Mini bot Brain

[wilsonmw04]

Originally Posted by Techhexium

Although one of my team members once dropped a NXT to the floor and it still works, I doubt it because the NXT would have to withstand the shock multiple times. Most FTC teams cover their NXT so it that it is visible and protected by metal rather than leaving it exposed.

I run FIRST FTC 35. It's not the exposure that worries me. It's the acceleration/forces that the brain will be regularly subjected to while riding on the backs of FRC bots. We have had several occurrences of our NXT freezing after a hit during FTC season. I am hesitant to rely on them at this moment.

[Dad1279]

I suspect many mini-bot brains will have 1 bit memory, and the processor will only understand 1 instruction....

[Grim Tuesday]

I see no reason whatsoever to add an NXT.

[wilsonmw04]

Originally Posted by Grim Tuesday

I see no reason whatsoever to add an NXT.

Here's one: Weight = more work needed to reach the top. If power is constant among the minibots, then the one that is lightest will win.

[bobosalad]

so do we need to have a "brain" in the mini bot or can it be simple switch electronics?

[EricH]

Originally Posted by bobosalad

so do we need to have a "brain" in the mini bot or can it be simple switch electronics?

Brain optional. IIRC, Q&A clarified this already.

[Chris is me]

Originally Posted by wilsonmw04

Here's one: Weight = more work needed to reach the top. If power is constant among the minibots, then the one that is lightest will win.

Adding an NXT would not remove weight.

[wilsonmw04]

Originally Posted by Chris is me

Adding an NXT would not remove weight.

Yeah, funny what you think when you don't see the negative in a statement, hmm? My Bad.

[DarrinMunter]

Originally Posted by wilsonmw04

I run FIRST FTC 35. It's not the exposure that worries me. It's the acceleration/forces that the brain will be regularly subjected to while riding on the backs of FRC bots. We have had several occurrences of our NXT freezing after a hit during FTC season. I am hesitant to rely on them at this moment.

You could use some of the rubber tubing and make shock mounts for the NXT.

[TheGuyz]

So we dont need a brain to run the minibot?

[JB987]

Originally Posted by TheGuyz

So we dont need a brain to run the minibot?

You need a brain to design and build the robot but not to run it...no, you don't need the NXT if you make use of the 2 allowed standard light switches.

[Andrew Zeller]

You are exactly right. All you need is a light switch facing upward on the top of the mini bot to stop it once it hits the top of the pole and one that is pushed when the minibot is "attached" to the pole and ready to go up. Simple circuitry