pic: Team 357 Royal Assault - Jester 2010

[Joe Troy]

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[Ripper]

Im glad to see the famous drive system back in action for team 357. I really did miss it last year.

[dodar]

those wheels look sick, id love to see a video

[coldfusion1279]

That's basically our robot except we chose not to hang.

Therefore, I like it. A lot.

[apalrd]

CIM powered kicker? Seems like wayyyy overkill. We found that a Window motor was up to the task and, when geared properly, could recoil in just under two seconds.

Big fan of Jester Drive.

I see no camera. Is there one?

[Akash Rastogi]

Originally Posted by apalrd

CIM powered kicker? Seems like wayyyy overkill. We found that a Window motor was up to the task and, when geared properly, could recoil in just under two seconds.

Big fan of Jester Drive.

I see no camera. Is there one?

How many pounds of force are you pulling back with a single denso? I've been trying to get some good results but to no avail.

The Jester looks great as usual. How often do you plan on blocking during a match?

[Rich Kressly]

Joe, move that dang sign, I wanna see the hanger
Great job guys.

[apalrd]

Originally Posted by Akash Rastogi

How many pounds of force are you pulling back with a single denso? I've been trying to get some good results but to no avail.

I don't exactly know, I mainly work on the Drivetrain, and didn't do so much with the kicker. We had 1 stage of a Toughbox + some chain reduction, around 3:1 - 4:1 in the Toughbox with around 1:2 in the chain.

[Ryan Dognaux]

Originally Posted by apalrd

CIM powered kicker? Seems like wayyyy overkill.

That was a typo, we actually are running a Fischer-Price into a Banebots gearbox to pull back our kicker.

Originally Posted by Daniel_LaFleur

I love the numbers too, but I'm not sure that they meet the 3/4" stroke requirement of <R15>

The numbers are definitely at least 3/4" wide. I think it looks like it even from the picture.

Thanks for the compliments everyone. Looking forward to competing in San Diego and Philadelphia.

[Ryan Dognaux]

A few quick teaser videos for those who asked -

Traversing the Bump: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_Qqg6HW_YM

Kicking: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSX4kup3g7s

[Dancin103]

Originally Posted by Ripper

Im glad to see the famous drive system back in action for team 357. I really did miss it last year.

I agree! I missed the good old Jester Drive. I can't wait to see it in action again this year.

[Mr MOE]

Great looking robot! Can't wait to see it in action. Love those numbers on your bumpers!

[nlknauss]

Great looking machine 357! Yes, glad to see the Jester drive back but I agree with Rich...let's see that hanger!!

[rcmolloy]

Originally Posted by Mr MOE

Great looking robot! Can't wait to see it in action. Love those numbers on your bumpers!

I was going to comment on those numbers as well. They POPPED when I saw the picture. Can't wait to play with you guys this year!

[Daniel_LaFleur]

Originally Posted by Mr MOE

Great looking robot! Can't wait to see it in action. Love those numbers on your bumpers!

I love the numbers too, but I'm not sure that they meet the 3/4" stroke requirement of <R15>

<R15> Teams shall display their team number on the BUMPERS in four
locations at approximately 90-degree intervals around the perimeter of the ROBOT. The numerals must be at least 4 inches high, at least in ¾-inch stroke width and in a contrasting color from its background. Team Numbers must be clearly visible from a distance of not less than 100 feet, so that judges, referees, and announcers can easily identify competing ROBOTS.

Emphisis mine.