2363 Triple Helix week one prototypes

[billbo911]

Originally Posted by bEdhEd

Have you tested that drive base on the moat? Our initial pre-built concept chassis had a similar wheel spacing and we just got caught up. We thought the rock wall would give use the biggest problem, but the spacing of the moat can cause the chassis to sit on the moat ends and have the wheels free spinning. The rock wall was no problem. The moat was deceptively challenging for us. Our new prototype robot will have the wheels closer. Hopefully, our new spacing will be perfect and we can use that spacing for building the next two robots (practice and competition).

Here's our video of this.

I believe one key to some of the defenses this year is to drive you bot like you stole it.
For instance, hit the mote with a bit more authority and you may just own it.

[dodar]

Originally Posted by billbo911

I believe one key to some of the defenses this year is to drive you bot like you stole it.
For instance, hit the mote with a bit more authority and you may just own it.

I tend to agree. This year, different from years past(specifically 2010), you need to launch yourself at a few of the defenses just to get over them.

[bEdhEd]

Originally Posted by billbo911

For instance, hit the mote with a bit more authority and you may just own it.

We believe true authority is being able to traverse any defense at any speed, even at a crawl haha.

[Lij2015]

That's one consistent (at from the video) shooter!

[JesseK]

Originally Posted by bEdhEd

We believe true authority is being able to traverse any defense at any speed, even at a crawl haha.

We're thinking about drown-down pads (or similar) to assist in stability and angle adjustment for high goal shots. Strategic placement could also mean they assist with getting stuck in the moat. Our prototyping drive base didn't get stuck unless it skewed far left/right, but that base was also 3" too long w.r.t. the current actual CAD design.

[Lil' Lavery]

Originally Posted by JesseK

We're thinking about drown-down pads (or similar) to assist in stability and angle adjustment for high goal shots. Strategic placement could also mean they assist with getting stuck in the moat. Our prototyping drive base didn't get stuck unless it skewed far left/right, but that base was also 3" too long w.r.t. the current actual CAD design.

For those of us playing at home, what are "drown-down pads?" I have a guess as to what you mean, but I'm not really sure.

[JesseK]

Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery

For those of us playing at home, what are "drown-down pads?" I have a guess as to what you mean, but I'm not really sure.

Whoops... drop-down pads. I was multi-tasking, sorry

[T3_1565]

Originally Posted by JesseK

Whoops... drop-down pads. I was multi-tasking, sorry

Awww. Here I was hoping "drown-drop pads" was something tackling the moat that was appropriately named

I suggest using this name from now on