pic: Minimalist Robot Concept

[Tom Line]

Spread the chassis rails apart so the cRio can drop between them. That way the robot will work upside down and right side up......

Not enough wheels....

[Alan Anderson]

Originally Posted by Tom Line

That way the robot will work upside down and right side up......

Mecanum wheels don't work very well upside down.

[lemiant]

Originally Posted by Alan Anderson

Mecanum wheels don't work very well upside down.

If my understanding of Mecanums is correct they work fine, just not quite the same. An upside-down toggle could be implemented to change the code (like it was on many battlebots) and driving should continue as normal.

[Alan Anderson]

Originally Posted by lemiant

If my understanding of Mecanums is correct they work fine [upside down], just not quite the same.

Nope. If upside-down mecanum wheels are approximately in a square, the robot won't be able to turn in place under its own power, and it will be easily spun by pushing it.

[PAR_WIG1350]

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[Ether]

Originally Posted by PAR_WIG1350

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This bot looks like it's quite a bit out-of-square, so it would be possible to generate some rotational torque when upside down.

See page2 of this PDF.

[Alan Anderson]

Originally Posted by Ether

This bot looks like it's quite a bit out-of-square, so it would be possible to generate some rotational torque when upside down.

The proposal was to move the wheels out and make room for the cRIO between the gearboxes. That would have made it quite a bit more square.

[Tom Ore]

I love this about FIRST - even something that started out as pure silliness can turn into a legitimate discussion.

[nathannfm]

I hate to be a debbie downer...but I think you are going to need some bumpers lol

[Taylor]

Originally Posted by nathannfm

I hate to be a debbie downer...but I think you are going to need some bumpers lol

Not if this is a placebo bot!

[Duke461]

Originally Posted by Taylor

Not if this is a placebo bot!

Or the minibot for next years game

End Game: Baby Overdrive field in the center for the minibots

[Frenchie461]

Originally Posted by Duke461

Or the minibot for next years game

End Game: Baby Overdrive field in the center for the minibots

complete with mini overpasses