under 2 sec Mini bot

[Swampdude]

Those of us who can/have done it aren't likely to show anything until competition, otherwise everyone will be doing it. Even then keeping them covered in the pit might be common. It's so easy to reconfigure these tetrix kits.

[Alpha Beta]

Originally Posted by Swampdude

Those of us who can/have done it aren't likely to show anything until competition, otherwise everyone will be doing it. Even then keeping them covered in the pit might be common. It's so easy to reconfigure these tetrix kits.

I agree. Has anyone considered having a 3 second bot for Thursday and Friday, and saving the sub-2 second bot for Saturday as a secret weapon?

[Cyberphil]

Originally Posted by Alpha Beta

I agree. Has anyone considered having a 3 second bot for Thursday and Friday, and saving the sub-2 second bot for Saturday as a secret weapon?

That is interesting. But even then, if it uses the same tetrix parts, and if another team has the parts needed, I think they could create it over lunch or something. I think it is a good idea to keep your design concealed, but you can keep it concealed even when you are using it in competition.

[MagiChau]

Originally Posted by Alpha Beta

I agree. Has anyone considered having a 3 second bot for Thursday and Friday, and saving the sub-2 second bot for Saturday as a secret weapon?

I would say this is a bad plan since you are doing an unnecessary limit. Do not purposely weaken your team's capability to effectively complete the challenge. Do your best at qualifications so you can use the "secret weapon" during eliminations.

EDIT: after reading Cyperphil's post, if you want to really hide then cover the minibot with polycarbonate since its allowed.

[davidthefat]

Wait a minute here... So teams have already build (or at least prototyped) their minibots already? Our team only has the CAD and a prototype made with servos. We are behind.

edit: our design is so crazy that I doubt that any team can fabricate the deployment system and the minibot in the 2 day period.

[MagiChau]

Originally Posted by davidthefat

Wait a minute here... So teams have already build (or at least prototyped) their minibots already? Our team only has the CAD and a prototype made with servos. We are behind.

My team started prototyping the day we got the FTC kit. We went through I think at least 4-5 different prototypes already. Forgot if our current minibot is going to be final design.

[Cyberphil]

Originally Posted by davidthefat

Wait a minute here... So teams have already build (or at least prototyped) their minibots already? Our team only has the CAD and a prototype made with servos. We are behind.

edit: our design is so crazy that I doubt that any team can fabricate the deployment system and the minibot in the 2 day period.

Yes. We have had about 4 prototypes, all along the same lines. No final product has been created, but proof of concept has been shown. We figured that since it is such a huge part of this game, it was necessary to spend a significant amount of time on it.

I agree that the toughest part would be to create the deployment system also. Depending on what teams use to start the minibot, it will be very tough to fabricate something at competition that deploys it, or even modify their current design to allow for the new minibot.

[Bill_B]

Originally Posted by Swampdude

Those of us who can/have done it aren't likely to show anything until competition, otherwise everyone will be doing it. Even then keeping them covered in the pit might be common. It's so easy to reconfigure these tetrix kits.

So coopertition is not a big thing for you? I mean, you won't be lending your minibot out to other teams, or will you? Scouting reports will likely tag your team as "keep 'em away from the pole" even if for only a few seconds. We're considering a tinted polycarbonate box which may or may not have a minibot aboard. How fast? Thaaaaat fast! wanna see it again?

[MagiChau]

Originally Posted by Bill_B

So coopertition is not a big thing for you? I mean, you won't be lending your minibot out to other teams, or will you? Scouting reports will likely tag your team as "keep 'em away from the pole" even if for only a few seconds. We're considering a tinted polycarbonate box which may or may not have a minibot aboard. How fast? Thaaaaat fast! wanna see it again?

Haha, thanks for that joke. But don't forget to tease people with maybe a wheel.

[Mike Schreiber]

Does anyone have specs on the TETRIX motor with the gearbox removed?

[nitneylion452]

Originally Posted by ICanCountTo19

Does anyone have specs on the TETRIX motor with the gearbox removed?

I would check the legality of that in the Q&A. In the current context of the rules, it seems like it may be legal to remove the gearbox, but it's better to be safe than sorry.

[Grim Tuesday]

Originally Posted by nitneylion452

I would check the legality of that in the Q&A. In the current context of the rules, it seems like it may be legal to remove the gearbox, but it's better to be safe than sorry.

Q&A has ruled that it is legal.

[nitneylion452]

Originally Posted by Grim Tuesday

Q&A has ruled that it is legal.

Well, turn me over and call me Sally. Looks like I should have done a search.

[rocketeer1]

So with the max power outputs of the motors and the weight of two motors and a battery, you could calculate the absolute maximum minibot speed. Anybody know how much the motors and battery weigh?

[Vikesrock]

Originally Posted by ICanCountTo19

Does anyone have specs on the TETRIX motor with the gearbox removed?

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...8&postcount=15