pic: FTC290 2011-2012 Mast

[Tommy F.]

Originally Posted by Marc S.

Thats impressive. Any video of it driving around with the mast all the way up?

Nothing except the videos of prototyping, once I get some good footage I will be sure to post it.

This bot isn't competing in any other events this year. 290's qualifier was last Saturday, which they made to the semifinals, but were unable to advance to states.

[JB987]

Great job guys! Can 987's mentored team borrow it??? But seriously...I would love to see a close up of your elevator/slide mechanism.

[Madison]

How long does it take to reach full height?

[Tommy F.]

Originally Posted by Madison

How long does it take to reach full height?

Well, the mast is attached to an arm that will pick up the crates from behind the bot, and then you have to line it up before you drive the mast. I'd say it takes about 10-15 seconds to do all of this, and get the mast to full height.