2011 Curie Division

[Adam Freeman]

Here are some pictures of our robot from the Michigan State Championship by Daniel Ernst:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/daniele...57626489666450
http://www.flickr.com/photos/daniele...57626489666450

Additionally, all our MSC matches are posted at our Youtube page:
http://www.youtube.com/user/FRCHOTTe...D78E82EADCD5DE

Robot Specs:
- 2 Stage Elevator lift, powered by dual RS-775s thru CIMulators into a Toughbox. - Originally inspired FRC254/968 in 2007/08
- Arm for tube positioning powered by (2) Window motors.
- 1114 inspired claw powered by a Window motor.
- 8WD - 4" Wheels. (4) CIM drive with AM Supershifters. No pneumatics/servos...Window motor shifter!
- 2 Stage deployment system. 1st stage gas shock deploys alignment device. 2nd stage fires minibot out / onto pole using constant force springs + surgical tubing.

Minibot Specs:
- 118 inspired, cantilevered shaft design.
- Lexan frame.
- Pole activated clamp used to hold the pole. Magnets used to hold clamps open/shut.