Team 2980 has decided to go completely open source. We will be posting everything about our robot, how its put together, how it works out...Everything. We don't mean for this to spoil creativity, more because we have gotten so much from the users of this forum and we feel it is our responsibility to start contributing. So here goes.
This is a back view of our robot. The base is 27" wide, 37" long, and 8" inches tall. The wheels are Mecanum and will be driven by 4 CIM motors. The arm will be driven by window washer motors.
Here is how we are mounting our Denso windshield washer motors
The minibot will be mounted on the platform on the back, and will be deployed using a 20" piston. We are planning on mounting the platform on a turn table so that if it isn't lined up right the cavity in the platform will help orient the minibot.
We only have a flat view of our gripper, but that will be mounted upside down on the arm. The idea is that the arm will flip around to the front. A camera will be mounted on the arm.
STP files are available upon request. We would love feedback on the design. and will keep this thread up to date as we make progress.
Thanks.
Edoga 2980
You have accomplished and learned more in the past six weeks than...a majority of people in the country. Be proud of your machine. Don't kick it to the gutter. Stand behind it. Believe in it. Give it your all. Take pride in your robot. :) - sanddrag [more] 
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