pic: Team Titanium 1986 - 2016 Robot

[jspatz1]

Originally Posted by nlknauss

What kind of rope are you using for your winch/hanger? !

It is braided spectra spearfishing line. 550 lb capacity and only .060 dia. The brand name is "SPEARIT", available from your local spearfishing store.

[s_forbes]

Originally Posted by jspatz1

It is braided spectra spearfishing line. 550 lb capacity and only .060 dia. The brand name is "SPEARIT", available from your local spearfishing store.

We are using a lot of spectra on our robot this year, mostly 1/8" diameter. It's amazing how many uses it has once you figure out how to splice and use it properly. Probably my favorite building material at the moment.

[araniaraniratul]

How did y'all drive those tape measures? And which ones did you use? (I don't need to tell you this, but that machine will dominate wherever it competes!)

[holygrail]

Awesome robot as usual Titanium! It was great to see it in person at the scrimmage and we are looking forward to watching you in action next week at the KC Regional.

It never ceases to amaze me how 1986 finds innovative ways to solve complex problems. Also, having seen this machine up close, I was really impressed with how you fit everything in such a compact bot. That is a feat in and of itself.

Best of luck to you!

[jspatz1]

Originally Posted by araniaraniratul

How did y'all drive those tape measures? And which ones did you use? (I don't need to tell you this, but that machine will dominate wherever it competes!)

The tapes are driven by a enclosed motorized spool of our own design. It is approx. 6" in diameter and driven by the snow blower motor. We used the best ones!