Team 68 Teaser #1

[372 lives on]

Originally Posted by Grim Tuesday

Team 71 2002.

i see wheels and a large traction devise... not walking.


also is your robot going to be wind powered like the sculptures ?

[EricH]

Originally Posted by 372 lives on

i see wheels and a large traction devise... not walking.

71 only used the wheels for 15 seconds of the match, if that. The "large traction devise [sic]" was a pair of file cards, which "walked" the robot farther down the field for lots of points.

That's walking. At least half-walking.

[372 lives on]

that video was low quality but i found a better picture and I do believe that robot was crawling not walking.


crawling-to move in a prone position with the body resting on or close to the ground, as a worm or caterpillar.

[Ekcrbe]

Originally Posted by Andrew Schreiber

Where are the mecanums? Andrew promised me mecanums!

Glad to see T3 is making progress. Hope to see you guys at Championship this year as I won't be making any Michigan events.

You have to read between the lines...
I didn't hear any promises.

[Determan]

As I promised...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd8Afx8iOYw
So what do you think?

[CalTran]

Funnily enough, after seeing the animatronic rhino video, I imagined it to be a bit...taller.

[BJC]

Looks awesome!

What advantage do you think a "walking" linkage has over wheels? Obviously, you went through quite a lot of trouble to design and implement this.

Also, how fast is it?

Regards, Bryan

[smistthegreat]

Right now, all I can say is wow. I'm thoroughly impressed.

How much does the completed frame weigh? Also, what will be going on the feet? I'd imagine they'll end up with some sort of tread, but this is a design I've never seen before so forgive me for asking questions that may seem obvious.

Looks great, can't wait to see it in action.

[Determan]

Looks awesome!

What advantage do you think a "walking" linkage has over wheels? Obviously, you went through quite a lot of trouble to design and implement this.

Also, how fast is it?

Regards, Bryan

The main goal of this drive train is to get people to think outside the box. I think that it will preform at the same level as the average 6 wheel tank. It is quite innovative for a walking robot.

[CalTran]

Originally Posted by Determan

The main goal of this drive train is to get people to think outside the box.

That in itself is the perfect reason to do this. That is thinking why not rather than why. And this is why I love FIRST in Michigan and dearly wish I could attend districts there.

[Drivencrazy]

Wow, this is really cool. Have you guys manufactured something like this in the off season? I think this would be a lot to do during the build season. Also, is vibration an issue? I would think that there is some potential for a lot of it with something like this. But like I said It looks awesome. Can't wait to see the final design.

[Fireball9199]

Originally Posted by Drivencrazy

Wow, this is really cool. Have you guys manufactured something like this in the off season? I think this would be a lot to do during the build season. Also, is vibration an issue? I would think that there is some potential for a lot of it with something like this. But like I said It looks awesome. Can't wait to see the final design.

I think you might be underestimating T3.

[Drivencrazy]

I think you might be underestimating T3.

I don't want it to seem like I am underestimating you guys. Just thought it might happen. I'm sure T3 has thought of it all.

[DampRobot]

Wow... I'm blown out of the water. This is quite innovative approach.

Most teams reject legs out of hand because they are "too complicated," but you seemed to have followed the concept through to a design that looks very feasible.

That said, the drive train is the part of the robot that needs to be 100% reliable. A robot with a non-functioning drive train is essentially a non-functioning robot. This explains why so many teams do something similar to a WCD; its easy to implement and almost always functions correctly. This leg drive train (can you even call it a drive train?) looks like it could be a failure point simply because of its complexity. However, this system could offer a number advantages in the game this year.

[Determan]

Lets just say I am screaming at my monitor... I wish i could tell you all the details but... I cant.