v8 engine allowed?

[firemaster193]

that really depends on what your trying to do, oblitarate the competition (and the playing field) or get a good laugh

[tlivingd]

Never saw it, searched Google for pitching machine. This came up, thought it was fitting. It almost looks like it shoots 8' 2x4's or 4x4's with the plexiglass frame behind it.

EDIT: You could possibly build this with items less than 400 bucks. Just look at 24 hrs of lemons racing. :-)

[Sean Raia]

This is illegal??



Back to the drawing board.

[Apeace]

Just wanted to say, I cracked up so much when I saw that picture...sadly I think it violates some important rules, such as each part being no more than $400, the robot can't weigh more than 120 lbs, you aren't allowed to destroy the arena, and you can't destroy the "competition", but otherwise, I say its perfectly legal!

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Guys,
Did you not read...

The only legal source of electrical energy for the Robot during the competition is one MK ES17-12 12VDC non-spillable lead acid battery, or one EnerSys NP 18-12 battery, as provided in the 2012 KOP. This is the only battery allowed on the Robot.

[davidthefat]

Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz

Guys,
Did you not read...

The only legal source of electrical energy for the Robot during the competition is one MK ES17-12 12VDC non-spillable lead acid battery, or one EnerSys NP 18-12 battery, as provided in the 2012 KOP. This is the only battery allowed on the Robot.

I think it is fully established that this is a "joke" thread with the first picture.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

As is my reply....

[VKP]

Our team began prototyping last year with a matter-antimatter engine until we realized we had gone way over the $3500 allowed on a robot. I'm sure it would have won us the Engineering Inspiration award if we'd been allowed to use it though.

[greasemonkey]

derp no combustable are allowed in the robot

[Garrett.d.w]

Originally Posted by greasemonkey

derp no combustable are allowed in the robot

On it's own (aka vacume) diesel is not combustible

[Michael Hill]

Looks totally legit to me.

[c.fox]

Been there... done that. Broke the backboard.

We are now redeeming the BaneBot coupon for a 12v motor.

[Zuelu562]

Has someone Q&A'd about this? Something tells me a sound limit might be implemented if this is legal

/joke

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Friday's Team Update makes this illegal. Sorry Guys.

[Dale Radcliff]

Nice, whats the projectile range on that thing? Four, maybe five..... miles?