pic: SigmaC@T 2005

[Arefin Bari]

Originally Posted by BurningQuestion

I dont see how the inside arm is suported once it is lifted up... the first time I saw the picture this is what confused me. The way it looks in the picture, there isnt any kind of track to keep it straight...unless of course my depth perception is off...is that a track or a part of the arm?

Also, does the winch rely on gravity to be retracted or does it go both ways? Is it just me or are the KOP transmissions mounted at a slant? (not thats its necissarily bad, but I am just curious.) It's kind of hard for me to tell.

Also, how well does your claw work? My team has a similar claw (no actuators involved, just a simple hook), and occasionally things get a little weird with it because we have less control over it.

Other than that...looking sexy! Great job 108!

Oh and another thing...where is the battery?

Since you write essays for every single post you make... i knew this was coming.

The supports on the outside has a track. Cage comes up and down on that track. The winch comes down because of gravity. Yes, the transmission are mounted on the side supports. The claw works great. The drivers on the team feel comfortable driving that thing around (that claw has no actuator, its a simple PVC arm and claw). The battery is sitting right on the plate of the transmission.

One thing I like about SigmaC@T 2005 is, she is very modular. We can take that thing apart in less than 5 mins and put it together in 5 minutes.

-Arefin.