pic: Brakes.. Deploy!

[jblay]

This seems like a greeat way to get the coopertition bridge for 1 point if the clock is running out.

You guys looked great at gsr and I can't wait to play with you guys at CT again.

Also not sure on this but those might be in violation of the metal traction device on the field rule. I hope there is tread or something like that on the bottom.

[Sb28000]

Originally Posted by jblay

Also not sure on this but those might be in violation of the metal traction device on the field rule. I hope there is tread or something like that on the bottom.

My understanding of the rule regarding metal traction devices was about using a metal brush or "file card" (as I believe is the official "Manual" term for it) to gain a large amount of traction, and be nearly impossible to push. This is from memory, but I believe the rule began because a team used brushes somewhat similar to a wire brush used to clean grill racks, or wood files, that ultimately could cause damage to the field carpet. Perhaps someone who was around then, or has a more specific knowledge of it can back me up on that. But I don't believe the intent rule is against having metal at all in contact with the carpet - As long as it is smooth and not intentionally rough or desctructive, I'd imagine it could be used as skids, or in this case, a deployable brake.

[pigpenguin]

Originally Posted by Sb28000

My understanding of the rule regarding metal traction devices was about using a metal brush or "file card" (as I believe is the official "Manual" term for it) to gain a large amount of traction, and be nearly impossible to push. This is from memory, but I believe the rule began because a team used brushes somewhat similar to a wire brush used to clean grill racks, or wood files, that ultimately could cause damage to the field carpet. Perhaps someone who was around then, or has a more specific knowledge of it can back me up on that.

Yeah, that is correct. I was not around at the time but I went to a lecture thing (lack for a better term) and the mentor brought it up. The team would, from what I recall, pull its self along. It was immovable due to the iron wool getting mixed in with the carpet. Eventually some one did move it, how ever it took two robots and instead of the bot moving the carpet was ripped out after that year it became illegal. So yeah good times.

[V_Chip]

Originally Posted by jblay

This seems like a greeat way to get the coopertition bridge for 1 point if the clock is running out.

You guys looked great at gsr and I can't wait to play with you guys at CT again.

Also not sure on this but those might be in violation of the metal traction device on the field rule. I hope there is tread or something like that on the bottom.

Thanks jblay! We're excited to compete at CT; so many great teams are in attendance.

We have rubber pads on the bottom of the brakes so that they are in compliance with the field rule. It took numerous traction/friction tests but we finally came across a material that suffices.

[Madison]

I am excited to see another team with brakes -- especially one as good as 175.

Brakes win matches. They're almost the best thing a team could ask for when it comes to balancing bridges.