Team 319 Presents: Bob

[M.O'Reilly]

I think this is my favorite robot I've seen so far. Very cool and simple. Seems to be (mainly) only one moving part. Great work and good luck.

[Ty Tremblay]

Thanks again! Here's a video I made back at the beginning of the build season that describes how it works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMs-XUdprrE

[Joe G.]

Very cool! I had the same concept of using the intake arm as a shooter, but my draft was done purely motor assisted, and we ultimately didn't go with it due to worries about the required build up of speed outside the frame perimeter whacking other robots. The over-center tubing assist is a brilliant way of addressing this issue, and making an unbelievably elegant machine!

Can't wait to see it in person!

[nxtmonkeys]

You named it Bob? I wanted to name my robot Bob, but my team wanted to call it the Phantom instead.

[BrendanB]

Great robot 319! Can't wait to play with you guys again at UNH!

[JamesCH95]

Love it 319. You guys always find a different and great way to play each game.

[Agentarrow]

That is a beautiful and clever design. I can honestly say that your solution never crossed my mind when I thought about potential designs. Kudos for thinking outside the box guys!

[JesseK]

Nice integration of mechanisms!

Does extra spin from the roller intake wheels have much of an impact on the final trajectory of the ball?

[magnets]

My favorite robot this year so far. It's simplicity with the collector/shooter will really win matches.

[Ty Tremblay]

Originally Posted by Agentarrow

That is a beautiful and clever design. I can honestly say that your solution never crossed my mind when I thought about potential designs. Kudos for thinking outside the box guys!

To hear that from a team such as 469 is really something. I've always loved how your designs are always different yet utterly dominating.

Originally Posted by JesseK

Nice integration of mechanisms!

Does extra spin from the roller intake wheels have much of an impact on the final trajectory of the ball?

It does! Spinning them forward (collecting) while throwing keeps the ball on the arm longer, flattening the trajectory. Spinning them backward while throwing causes the ball to come off earlier, creating more of a lob shot. Lots to play with and tune!