Beatty's 2004 Robot

[TD78]

Take what team 190's robot can do and triple that ability (hanging with some big ball capability) and then add in a little bit of team 93 (catching the small balls off the dump).....that combination would be awesome .

[Madison]

Originally Posted by JVN

(190)^3 + 93 = ?

6859093 ?

It seems like there'd be very little point in being able to do that, in my mind.

[mzitz2k]

Originally Posted by RollinTDollin

Take what team 190's robot can do and triple that ability (hanging with some big ball capability) and then add in a little bit of team 93 (catching the small balls off the dump).....that combination would be awesome .

Good call! Right after I posted, I realized that maybe he was talking about 190's bot, but I am not recalling 93's. Good catch.

[Karthik]

Originally Posted by JVN

(190)^3 + 93 = ?

I think what John is saying (and I hesitate to ever try and interpret what he's saying) is that Beatty will be able to hold three big balls and control the bar and the goals the way team 190 can, plus they'll be able to catch the balls from the BDS much like team 93.

If Beatty pulls this off it may be more impressive than their awesome feats of 2001 and 2002. Although it may end up being overkill. Either way it will be interesting to see.

Bring on the photos. I'm willing to add another 6 pack of Dew to John's offer for the first detailed pics of Beatty's robot.

[JVN]

Originally Posted by Karthik

I think what John is saying (and I hesitate to ever try and interpret what he's saying) is that Beatty will be able to hold three big balls.

It's ^3 not *3....

[Wetzel]

Originally Posted by mzitz2k

I am completely baffled as to why the aluminum tubing for the frame is bent like it is on the left hand side. Also, there is a PVC piece that is horizontal at the top of the robot.

I guess I will make two predictions for Beatty 2004. First, they are not relying on hanging often or ever! I know this may be suprising and I am very likely wrong, but I think that this is a ball rolling machine.

No need to be so wide at the top, bring it in and center that CG!

Also, if they were just hearding balls, why would they be able to get onto the platform?


Wetzel

[mzitz2k]

Originally Posted by Wetzel

No need to be so wide at the top, bring it in and center that CG!

Also, if they were just hearding balls, why would they be able to get onto the platform?


Wetzel

Wetzel,

I think there is more to it than just CG, it something to do with their design - still no reason to use the PVC...

Do you know for a fact that Beatty can get on the platform? I believe that if Beatty does hang, it could possibly be from the carpet. If they hung from the carpet, they could then herd, hence their low rider robot.

[ngreen]

Originally Posted by Wetzel

Also, if they were just hearding balls, why would they be able to get onto the platform?l

Why? To remove other robots from the bar, of course. Unless they could pull this feat off from the ground. Now that would be amazing.

[Wetzel]

Originally Posted by mzitz2k

Wetzel,

I think there is more to it than just CG, it something to do with their design - still no reason to use the PVC...

Do you know for a fact that Beatty can get on the platform? I believe that if Beatty does hang, it could possibly be from the carpet. If they hung from the carpet, they could then herd, hence their low rider robot.

Weight is less too by headed inward at the angle rahter then the two other sides of the triangle.

They were on the platform in the yearbook picture. Because they didn't think anyone would see it, there is no reason to think they are playing any mindgames with us.

I suspect they have a way up, either by raising and lowering their drive wheels like 225 does, or cams like 16 (which where REALLY cool), or something else, they can get up there.


Wetzel

[trev2023]

Well, it's Thursday evening so I guess this needs to be asked,

Has anyone seen Beatty's robot in action yet???

[mzitz2k]

Originally Posted by trev2023

Well, it's Thursday evening so I guess this needs to be asked,

Has anyone seen Beatty's robot in action yet???

We need toget someone to post pics.....

The whole country is asking for Beatty!

[Paul H]

Originally Posted by Wetzel

Also, if they were just hearding balls, why would they be able to get onto the platform?

We do, and it saved us in the final match at VCU.

[Paul H]

Can someone at least describe the 71 robot?

[Joel J]

I'm pulling my hair out here as well. Its 9:30, but still nothing.

[OneAngryDaisy]

Ok folks.. here it is.. after all that suspense...