Team 987 2014 Video: Triple Seven

[Procolsaurus]

During a match, if you have the ball, do you ever pull back your intake?

That bots got some pretty sweet ball containment, doesn't so much as wiggle when you guys are driving about or being defended against.

[JB987]

Originally Posted by Procolsaurus

During a match, if you have the ball, do you ever pull back your intake?

That bots got some pretty sweet ball containment, doesn't so much as wiggle when you guys are driving about or being defended against.

We do indeed pull back intake if needed. Top roller finger plus side flaps on arm hold ball snugly even with arm out though.

[mkausas]

I was honored to work with this team twice this year. Extremely quick and deadly effective robot this year with Triple 7. Seeing Triple 7 many times I must say watch out for their quick maneuverability, 99% reliable two-ball-hot auto, the fact that they cannot be t-boned , and how they really don't have any weaknesses

As always, another outstanding video and robot! I can't wait to see you all at champs.

[DampRobot]

Do you guys do an Octobot like 971 and 1678 or do you have some other method of getting out of pins more easily?

[JB987]

Originally Posted by DampRobot

Do you guys do an Octobot like 971 and 1678 or do you have some other method of getting out of pins more easily?

Ball caster on short cylinder between center and front wheels we fire to lift those wheels up so we can spin out quickly...we learned the hard way back in 2008 that a t-bone pin can last way too long if you don't have a method to break the hold It cost us another trip to Einstein...

[stens987]

Great job on the video once again Trent! I think I like this one the best! See you in a few days

[Abhishek R]

Originally Posted by JB987

We do indeed pull back intake if needed. Top roller finger plus side flaps on arm hold ball snugly even with arm out though.

Are the wheels on the finger powered?

[Chad987]

Originally Posted by Abhishek R

Are the wheels on the finger powered?

Yep, a belt runs from the main pickup to the small wheels on the end of the finger.
You can see it better in this image.