pic: Spectrum Prototype 10 Point Hang Device

[AllenGregoryIV]

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[sanddrag]

Do you by chance have a video of this. I had the same idea and am very interested in seeing it in action.

[DampRobot]

Someone on my team actually thought of a similar concept. The caveat being that you drive so fast that you swing around the bar high enough to be able to grip the second level. Needless to say, we will not be climbing with his method.

This is something that all rookie teams should put on their robot if they plan on just shooting.

[AllenGregoryIV]

No video, if you read the blog we don't have a pyramid yet. We tested it on a pole between some boards, but only by pushing the robot. We are taking this to our kit bot workshop tomorrow to show some local teams. I figured I'd post here to give everyone else the idea as well.

Also we have taken to calling this the "Can Opener" climb.

[Chris is me]

I was wondering when I would see this on Chief Delphi. Every robot should have one of these.

[ttldomination]

Clever indeed.

I'm inclined to wonder whether these results will carry over to a heavier machine, but I suppose all of that simply depends on momentum.

- Sunny G.

[Akash Rastogi]

Nice, we were waiting for this to pop up on CD as well. This is our current hanger too.

[IKE]

Huh, I have seen a sketch of this somewhere.

[Ian Curtis]

Has anyone actually tried it? I'd love confirmation that it actually is as easy as it looks.

Those Gremlins love to hide in the details.

[MattC9]

Originally Posted by Ian Curtis

Has anyone actually tried it? I'd love confirmation that it actually is as easy as it looks.

Those Gremlins love to hide in the details.

Or your CG

[James1902]

Originally Posted by Ian Curtis

Has anyone actually tried it? I'd love confirmation that it actually is as easy as it looks.

Those Gremlins love to hide in the details.

We've tried a fairly simple version of this (video should be up later today or Tuesday) It doesn't require alot of speed but robot balence does seem to be a factor. We think this might be mitigated by a steeper incline or a simple lift at the back to adjust while on the bar.

Overall a very simple and quick way to score 10 points.

[Brandon Holley]

Originally Posted by James1902

We've tried a fairly simple version of this (video should be up later today or Tuesday) It doesn't require alot of speed but robot balence does seem to be a factor. We think this might be mitigated by a steeper incline or a simple lift at the back to adjust while on the bar.

Overall a very simple and quick way to score 10 points.

Adding friction to your contact point with the bar can also help you from relying completely on CG placement.

-Brando