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[George1902]

Nice job, guys! I can't wait to see the other holonomic bot in action on Thursday!!
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[Blacknight]

Hmmmm... I wonder who will the other bot be?

[JoeXIII'007]

Interesting. Our team uses that same acronym (SAM) for a part on our bot.
With the exception that it means Secondary Articulating Mass, not the prefered meaning of yours.
None the less, it looks interesting. Best of luck!

[Jay H 237]

That arm is interesting. It looks like a folded up tv antennae. I'm interested in your drive system. I see the motors mounted on 45 degree angles, is each wheel independently driven but driven together via the program? I'm guessing by the design you could literally turn around in one spot.

[Andrew Rudolph]

Originally Posted by Jay H 237

That arm is interesting. It looks like a folded up tv antennae. I'm interested in your drive system. I see the motors mounted on 45 degree angles, is each wheel independently driven but driven together via the program? I'm guessing by the design you could literally turn around in one spot.

We too (1083) have the same drive system, somewhat, as SPAM, Its called holonomic. We have crazy good manueverability (SP?) If you want to see some pictures and video of how our, and the same concept as spams, robot drives look at this thread... http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=26102

[Jeff Rodriguez]

Since 'Surface to Air' is in there, does that mean that your grapling hook shoots out (attached by a cable)? Like a missle?

[EricS-Team180]

Hi,
The grappling hook is hoisted by the unfolding scissors lift. ...no missiles

George: love the video of your 'bot! ...see Thurs.

Eric

[OneAngryDaisy]

What is that tall blue PVC contraption on your far side?

[abeD]

Originally Posted by OneAngryDaisy

What is that tall blue PVC contraption on your far side?

Im gonna go ahead and take a guess that it's a goal uncapper.

[tkwetzel]

What is that tall blue PVC contraption on your far side?

I'm going to guess that it unfolds while they are on the bar...to try and block other bots from getting to the bar.

[Gary Dillard]

Originally Posted by tkwetzel

I'm going to guess that it unfolds while they are on the bar...to try and block other bots from getting to the bar.

Hmmmmmmm.... hadn't thought of that. It's now officially multifunctional - doubler ball knocker and bar blocker.

[Arefin Bari]

looks like spam is bringing it back again... going to be a great alliance...

[miketwalker]

Originally Posted by OneAngryDaisy

What is that tall blue PVC contraption on your far side?

I think it's for corralling the small balls.

Nice robot guys, can't wait to see you guys at UCF this week. Good luck guys!

[Gabe Salas Jr.]

Very interesting drive system... I cannot wait to see it in action at UCF. Good luck!