Team 869's 2013 Robot: Tesla

[Ian Curtis]

Originally Posted by waitwhat?

Power Cord Team 869 would like to present our 2013 robot, Tesla.

For Ultimate Ascent we decided to go with a primarily defensive strategy. Utilizing both a strong 6 motor, 8 wheel drive train as well as a dynamic wind current shot deflection system. (Fan) We also have a 10 point Hang as well as the ability to score in the low goal in autonomous.

So far we have captained the 8th alliance at TCNJ and were picked up as part of the 4th alliance at the Bridgewater District Event. We will be competing next at MAR Champs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qG38P2a6CJg

Let us know what you guys think!

Can you guys describe how you arrived at your final fan and what you are powering it with? Was it just a last minute "Uh... that fan on that desk over there looks pretty good!" or did you try a bunch of different potential paths?

[nlknauss]

Woah, it's ghost-bot!

See you guys this weekend!

Nate

[waitwhat?]

Originally Posted by Ian Curtis

Can you guys describe how you arrived at your final fan and what you are powering it with? Was it just a last minute "Uh... that fan on that desk over there looks pretty good!" or did you try a bunch of different potential paths?

We developed the fan pretty thoroughly during our build season. First we started by testing deflection using a standard pedestal fan. When we found that the used fan gave us e the deflection we wanted, we looked at the motor specs on that fan. From there, we matched those specs as close as possible. We also increased out fan blade from 3 prop to 5 prop.

Our fan is powered by a CIM going to 3:1 banebots reduction. We are able to displace 5400 cubic feet of air per minute. So just to clarify, our fan is not an off the shelf fan, but a custom prop mated to a banebots. The cage is COTS as well and makes it look like an off the shelf fan, but I assure you it isn't.

Also we have gone up against taller shooters and have done very well against them, our air current is focused through our wind sock which improves our deflection.