pic: Spectrum Prototype 10 Point Hang Device

[Ian Curtis]

Has anyone actually tried it? I'd love confirmation that it actually is as easy as it looks.

Those Gremlins love to hide in the details.

[MattC9]

Originally Posted by Ian Curtis

Has anyone actually tried it? I'd love confirmation that it actually is as easy as it looks.

Those Gremlins love to hide in the details.

Or your CG

[James1902]

Originally Posted by Ian Curtis

Has anyone actually tried it? I'd love confirmation that it actually is as easy as it looks.

Those Gremlins love to hide in the details.

We've tried a fairly simple version of this (video should be up later today or Tuesday) It doesn't require alot of speed but robot balence does seem to be a factor. We think this might be mitigated by a steeper incline or a simple lift at the back to adjust while on the bar.

Overall a very simple and quick way to score 10 points.

[Brandon Holley]

Originally Posted by James1902

We've tried a fairly simple version of this (video should be up later today or Tuesday) It doesn't require alot of speed but robot balence does seem to be a factor. We think this might be mitigated by a steeper incline or a simple lift at the back to adjust while on the bar.

Overall a very simple and quick way to score 10 points.

Adding friction to your contact point with the bar can also help you from relying completely on CG placement.

-Brando

[Andy A.]

I suspect this sort of climbing device will be fairly common. It's a great contingency option for higher level climbs that may not work or not have enough time to work by the end of a match.

My interest is in what, if any, influence it has on the tower. For teams going for a higher climb, the sudden impact of one of these 'bots may shake/rattle the pyramid enough to be an issue.

I guess time will tell.

[lynca]

Originally Posted by Brandon Holley

Adding friction to your contact point with the bar can also help you from relying completely on CG placement.

-Brando

I like how this thread is evolving !

It would be nice if a team could post a compact version of a passive hang cutout with friction fit to lessen the reliance on CG placement.

[AllenGregoryIV]

Video of a similar design has been posted by team 4550.

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh....php?p=1219086

[DonRotolo]

Originally Posted by Ian Curtis

Has anyone actually tried it?

Yes, we have, and it works. You must consider your CoG when placing the "arms". Every team should have this as a minimum.

[xSAWxBLADEx]

Originally Posted by DonRotolo

Yes, we have, and it works. You must consider your CoG when placing the "arms". Every team should have this as a minimum.

Is there any video to show my team? (nevermind)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFRCi...ature=youtu.be

[philso]

We have two conflicting views on how best to get 10 points...


http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...type=1&theater

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...type=1&theater



Edited photo links.

[dellagd]

Great design guys. Quite a KISS solution!

[AllenGregoryIV]

Originally Posted by philso

We have two conflicting views on how best to get 10 points...


www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.413641788713064.96642.100002017385333&type= 3

The link isn't working for me, are the pictures private?

[philso]

I'll have to check when I get home this evening. Facebook is blocked here at work.

[Gregor]

Originally Posted by philso

I'll have to check when I get home this evening. Facebook is blocked here at work.

If you right click on the photo and "copy image URL," the share that, anyone can see it, even if they don't have Facebook.

[Chiller]

Where did you get that plexiglass mounting board to hold all of your components down from?