v8 engine allowed?

[Al Skierkiewicz]

As is my reply....

[Cecil]

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.

At the same time.. That can be the only source of electrical energy. The rest is just done by the v8.

[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.

[Garrett.d.w]

Originally Posted by Cecil

At the same time.. That can be the only source of electrical energy. The rest is just done by the v8.

EDIT: ^^ quote fail.

The V8 produces electricity to fire the spark plugs(alternator).

However, you could a V8 diesel (no spark, no alternator necessary).

problem solved

(now for weight... freshmen with holesaw)

[Cecil]

Originally Posted by Garrett.d.w

The V8 produces electricity to fire the spark plugs(alternator).

However, you could a V8 diesel (no spark, no alternator necessary).

I guess at the same time, you would have to switch the starter motor out with something from the Kit of Parts. Either that or stand on the field before the match starts with a hand crank

[Garrett.d.w]

Originally Posted by Cecil

I guess at the same time, you would have to switch the starter motor out with something from the Kit of Parts. Either that or stand on the field before the match starts with a hand crank

Depending on the gear ratio, you could probably get away with a CIM. Or you could rest one of the wheels on the ground, drive forward, and pop the clutch.

[Cecil]

Originally Posted by Garrett.d.w

. Or you could rest one of the wheels on the ground, drive forward, and pop the clutch.

Announcer: "I need a few volunteers from the audience to push start this machine. Anyone willing? Anyone?"

[Garrett.d.w]

Inspector: *with puzzled/ frightened face "sooo, you are telling me that you removed the muffler, and drilled holes in the block... for lightness? And you expect the audience to push start it every time that it's on the field?"
Me: "Yes"

[lonnie lascelle]

So we were able to find one of these V8 pitching machines at the local junk yard. We did make use of the seat motor voucher. We removed the old V8 500hp high output engine and figured with a couple of modifications we are able to run this unit with the new BBgear box. The BBv8-6-550 1:4000 ratio takes (6) 550BB motors to one 2" shaft output. We ordered one right away, it should be here in two days. They still have a few instock but they are likely to be out of stock quickly when this secret hits the streets. Just wondering if anyone else was able to get another one at their local junk yard?

Our total weight is still 40lbs under the allowable 1200lbs. so we should be great!

Lonnie

[Cecil]

"These wheels.. Need a bit more guarding on them… A lotta bit… -looks to weight limit on scale- We are gonna need a bigger scale.."

[Cecil]

Originally Posted by lonnie lascelle

We ordered one right away, it should be here in two days. … Our total weight is still 40lbs under the allowable 1200lbs. so we should be great!

Wow.. That's the fastest turnaround time i have seen from BaneBots in years

And maybe.. Just maybe we can somehow add that extra 0 to R03 to make it official…

[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.