Team 1665 Weapons of Mass Construction

[WCC5723]

First time we have posted on Chief Delphi about our robot, so if you have any questions or suggestions please let us know.

Shaq-Bot

+Two Gear Transmission built not only for speed but traction as well
+Short Design to help with balancing and staying upright
+Arm to lower bridge to retrieve balls or aid in driving on the bridge (arm has been changed out for strength as well as the wheels, the pic above shows our first design)
+Able to retrieve balls from front or back
+Shooting turret turns 200 degrees and adjusts up and down

-unable to traverse barrier
-no Hybrid mode
-Not an accurate shooter, but is able to shoot and score 3's as well as pass balls across the entire playing field

Here is a couple of links from driver training as well as the Tech Valley FIRST Robotics Expo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOd1j...AitBhscYiGECA=

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hhsteam1665/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSRaw...YB4kyvbpg6U7o=

Thanks for checking us out and see those of you attending the Northeast Utilities FIRST Connecticut Regional in a couple of weeks.

*note paper plate is not part of design, we had that in place to protect our electronics.