Real defenses are nothing like the wood versions

[Chris Hibner]

Originally Posted by cjl2625

In what ways do the metal defenses behave differently?

As mentioned in the post above: friction.

Our method for climbing over the obstacles relies on enough friction to push the wheels into the obstacles (like rock wall, for instance) with enough force to create enough friction to allow the wheels to climb up and over the obstacle. On the wood version - this works perfectly. On the plastic/metal version - not so good.

[vikesrock777]

Originally Posted by Chris Hibner

As mentioned in the post above: friction.

Our method for climbing over the obstacles relies on enough friction to push the wheels into the obstacles (like rock wall, for instance) with enough force to create enough friction to allow the wheels to climb up and over the obstacle. On the wood version - this works perfectly. On the plastic/metal version - not so good.

What type of wheels were you using if I may ask? This was a concern of mine as well, but I'll have to wait and see what actually happens next weekend when we get to see the real field.

[Team5860-Alex]

As said above there is a huge difference from wood, however has anybody found a solution to the drawbridge?
It bends SO MUCH it has become impossible for our robot unless it is held down by another

[Boltman]

Originally Posted by Team5860-Alex

As said above there is a huge difference from wood, however has anybody found a solution to the drawbridge?
It bends SO MUCH it has become impossible for our robot unless it is held down by another

Some teams can do it have to have the right mechanism or much more likely cooperate

[David Lame]

Originally Posted by Team5860-Alex

As said above there is a huge difference from wood, however has anybody found a solution to the drawbridge?
It bends SO MUCH it has become impossible for our robot unless it is held down by another

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD-BYkilh5Q


(Now if only we could do that during autonomous. ..... Next time.)

[Chris Hibner]

Originally Posted by vikesrock777

What type of wheels were you using if I may ask? This was a concern of mine as well, but I'll have to wait and see what actually happens next weekend when we get to see the real field.

6-inch pneumatic tires, 8-WD. Similar to the 8-inch pneumatic wheels that you can get from AndyMark.