pic: FRC 1086 Final Robot: 2012

[PayneTrain]

Wow, are you guys really not powdercoating your robot this year? Looks like you're running out of time.

How tall are you guys looking? Looks like the 42-48 inch range we wanted, but I can't tell.

[wilsonmw04]

Originally Posted by PayneTrain

Wow, are you guys really not powdercoating your robot this year? Looks like you're running out of time.

How tall are you guys looking? Looks like the 42-48 inch range we wanted, but I can't tell.

Time? we have loads of time...

This is the prototype. The final is roughly in the same shape but powder coated. Still waiting on the banebots order and it will be mechanically complete.

[wilsonmw04]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wilsonmw04/6894988729/

The first shot with the prototype.

[wilsonmw04]

well we are done! Yarg is complete.



Thank you to all our sponsors, and a special thank you to our new build site PCS. We now have 3 weeks to program on our practice bot "Proto Baggins."

We will be ready to play in VA and NC. Best of luck to everyone!

[delsaner]

From a big fan up North (), I wish the best of luck to you guys!! Alas, 1676 won't be coming to VA this year, but hopefully we can play each other at Championships!!

[wilsonmw04]

a new bridge manipulator?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17wq-Hk9p4A

[Nathan Streeter]

Originally Posted by wilsonmw04

a new bridge manipulator?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17wq-Hk9p4A

That looks like a lot of fun! If I recall correctly, there are actually a few teams that use this as their sole method of tipping down the bridge...

1519 is very excited to be competing again at NCR with you, 1086!
We've been busy improving our harvester and shooter, writing more auto programs, and getting more drive practice - I just wish I could make the trip down with the team! It'd be great to see you guys again!

[RubixCubero]

Originally Posted by wilsonmw04

a new bridge manipulator?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17wq-Hk9p4A

Where did you guys come up with that idea?

[PayneTrain]

Hipster Team 422: abandoned their failing bridge mechanism for wheelies before it was cool, yo.

Good to see you've somehow managed to bring more of a spectacle to North Carolina than Virginia. Catch you guys there.

[mrmummert]

We did that while practicing....but you might find it acts differently with the
bumpers on. If you try it..be careful not to flip it. It could happen.

[wilsonmw04]

Originally Posted by RubixCubero

Where did you guys come up with that idea?

I think it was 435? maybe 422 I forget who was rockin' and rollin' to get on the bridge.

We did it with bumpers on later. We can't flip the thing over. We tried!

[PayneTrain]

539 had an appendage come out from the bottom for a controlled wheelie, I believe. Our driver just kinda... pulled it off in a match. As a coach who gets emotionally involved in a match sometimes, I nearly passed out when I saw Jack just pick up the front half of the robot with the joysticks and just throw it on the bridge.

[mrmummert]

Might be a good way to get over the barrier also...might be a bit hard
on the electronics though. We had Jags in ours at first but killed two of them
going over the barrier and changed them to the tougher Victors.

I'll be volunteering at NC so maybe I'll get to see you all do it.

[wilsonmw04]

Showing our inspiration and giving credit where credit is due:

[Nathan Streeter]

Originally Posted by wilsonmw04

Showing our inspiration and giving credit where credit is due:

Nice! We were considering a two-position hood very much like that, but without pneumatics on board, alternative hood designs seemed more attractive! How's it working out for you?