Team 111 - WildStang 2016

[Legator91]

Looks great! See you guys at worlds!

[SteveGarward]

And now that it's finished processing...

A short reveal video.

[trumpthero786]

nice beaver tail

[Chris Endres]

Originally Posted by trumpthero786

nice beaver tail

It's actually a platypus tail.

[Peyton Yeung]

Originally Posted by trumpthero786

nice beaver tail

I think it is interesting that most of your posts say "nice beaver tail". I think the design is based on the CD7 intake.

[BobbyVanNess]

Fantastic robot! I'm excited to see Wildstang as strong as ever.

Can you give some details on the drivetrain? I can't tell exactly what's going on there by the pictures or video.

[SteveGarward]

Originally Posted by bobby5150

Can you give some details on the drivetrain? I can't tell exactly what's going on there by the pictures or video.

It's 8WD, using VEX traction wheels and blue nitrite tread. The base is angled at the front and back to get the right lift over defenses, and is... Nicely reinforced. We paid careful attention to dead spots and the point of contact of the wheels on the defenses when looking at the amount of clearance for the base.

[Chris Endres]

Originally Posted by bobby5150

Fantastic robot! I'm excited to see Wildstang as strong as ever.

Can you give some details on the drivetrain? I can't tell exactly what's going on there by the pictures or video.

We are using belts as well, as they are lighter, easier to replace, and can tolerate shock much better than #25 chain (we've broken two belts, mainly from stretching because of carpet getting stuck in the pulleys)

The geometry of the base makes it so that it can get over every terrain based defenses without tortugaing. The wedges also eliminate any type of landing gear, as well as the ability to go forward and backwards over the defenses.

[llamadon]

Originally Posted by Chris Endres

We are using belts as well, as they are lighter, easier to replace, and can tolerate shock much better than #25 chain (we've broken two belts, mainly from stretching because of carpet getting stuck in the pulleys)

The geometry of the base makes it so that it can get over every terrain based defenses without tortugaing. The wedges also eliminate any type of landing gear, as well as the ability to go forward and backwards over the defenses.

What kind of belts are being used?

[Chris Endres]

Originally Posted by llamadon

What kind of belts are being used?

Just vex pro 5mm HTD 9mm thick belts.

[SteveGarward]

Originally Posted by Peyton Yeung

I think the design is based on the CD7 intake.

Yes it is. The front of this also pivots down with a secondary piston at the front. This allows it to get under the portcullis, and push down the CDF.

[trumpthero786]

Originally Posted by Peyton Yeung

I think it is interesting that most of your posts say "nice beaver tail". I think the design is based on the CD7 intake.

It's true; I like to compliment team on their beaver tails, as we have one ourselves. We were inspired by 973's intake from 2012. I haven't heard it be referred to as CD7 though. What does that mean?

[Chris Endres]

Originally Posted by trumpthero786

It's true; I like to compliment team on their beaver tails, as we have one ourselves. We were inspired by 973's intake from 2012. I haven't heard it be referred to as CD7 though. What does that mean?

CD7 is Chief Delphi's 7th robot (2002).

[trumpthero786]

Originally Posted by Chris Endres

CD7 is Chief Delphi's 7th robot (2002).

OK that makes sense. Thank you.

[Josh Goodman]

What material are you using for the clear portion of the intake roller? I see it a lot, but actually don't know what teams are using!