pic: ROBBE XTREME - Team 56

[jfischer]

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[sloteera]

Wow!

The robot looks great!
One more great robot of 56!

Can't wait to see you guys in action at NJ!

[dodar]

is that red cable at the bottom just to keep balls from penetrating from the side?

[dtengineering]

Originally Posted by dodar

is that red cable at the bottom just to keep balls from penetrating from the side?

Yeah, I was wondering about that, too... it looks like 1/4" piece of round belting, so it could also be used to transfer power from wheel to wheel, or serve as a little "tread" just to help the robot up over the top of the bump... but I think your suggestion makes the most sense.

The robot looks good, and while I'm sure you've already planned to do it, please remember to put your number on the bumpers.

Jason

[jfischer]

The red tubing on the side is bungee cord material. It's purpose is to keep balls out and still let us get over the bumps.

[Chris is me]

I LOVE the hanging arm design. I think I'm going to borrow it.

[Akash Rastogi]

Pit buddies! Looking great 56, I also can't wait to see that hanger in action.

See you guys soon

[coldfusion1279]

I was hoping for another movie with Tom Petty soundtrack

Maybe still one to come?

Looks great, as usual.

[jfischer]

Don't worry the movie and soundtrack will be out soon.

[Andy Grady]

Ya know...I'm amazed. Not by the beautiful looking robot (which it is). Instead, more by the fact that I've been doing this for a very very long time, and EVERY YEAR team 56 is one of the first robots to post a full picture, completely built, painted and everything. And EVERY YEAR its a major contender. How the heck do you guys keep such a tight schedule and manage to get a great robot done so soon so consistently!

Great job!

[exokiba]

lol really kewl design looks like something i wouldnt mind putting in my home for something lol but does the claw actually hold up? it didnt look like it would be able to hold and pull up your robot lol then again big things can come in small packages

[jfischer]

The hook holds up fine and has no problem supporting the weight of the robot. However, since the time the picture was taken on Monday we have rearranged the location of the hooking mechanism to give us a little more flexibility in where we can hang.