pic: Team 2059, The Hitchhikers, CAD Render

[JohnFogarty]

That's one nice looking render. We'll get around to posting a screenshot of our robot soon too. I'm looking forward to seeing the design in action come Palmetto. We originally were going to go with a similar style shooter, but decided to go with a more "low profile" approach.

What drive system is that? Mecanum?

[KeeganP]

Originally Posted by JohnFogarty

That's one nice looking render. We'll get around to posting a screenshot of our robot soon too. I'm looking forward to seeing the design in action come Palmetto. We originally were going to go with a similar style shooter, but decided to go with a more "low profile" approach.

What drive system is that? Mecanum?

Thank you! Can't wait to see y'all in Palmetto too -- should be a good competition.

We have an 8wd system this year -- a 4" omni in each corner, and then 2 traction wheels between on each side. We have a lot of torque and power on carpet, but can still turn very quickly and smoothly. 6CIM drive as well.

[JohnFogarty]

That 6CIM drive is a popular choice this year. Were doing it as well.

[Master Mac]

How much do you weigh? I am just working on finishing the flaps like yours, are they inside at the start of your match? thanks for your postings, looks like you took Boom doom and other teams ideas. WHY THE 6 WHEELS AND NOT JUST 4

[KeeganP]

Originally Posted by Master Mac

How much do you weigh? I am just working on finishing the flaps like yours, are they inside at the start of your match? thanks for your postings, looks like you took Boom doom and other teams ideas. WHY THE 6 WHEELS AND NOT JUST 4

We haven't done an official weighing, but expect to be right around 110 per CAD (it was within a pound accurate last year). The flaps are made from alumalite, which is basically corrugated plastic with aluminum faces -- stiffer than lexan, yet lighter. Boom done was certainly an inspiration to our design, but we modified the way we get the arm shot and the gear ratio substantially. The flaps are inside the perimeter at the beginning, but fold out for the match. (Haven't decided if we will make them able to fold back in during the match or not, likely not though.)

It's 8wd, not 6 or 4; I detailed it in the above post. Incredibly stable and accurate with driving.