Weight Concerns

[DonRotolo]

Originally Posted by paulcd2000

we're a new team, and so far I don't think anyone has realized that there is a significant weight limit. We're probably going to turn our bot into swiss cheese at the end.

Been there, done that, decided to do it different this year.

Gave each sub team (drive platform, shooter, ball picker-upper, electronics, etc...) a weight limit, and they need to do whatever necessary to stay under their weight. Sub teams can give up weight to another. This plan also helps keep a handle on center of gravity - not as critical as last year, but that ramp is steep.

Oh, we'll likely be a bit over this year, but we'll find that 2 or 4 pounds somewhere. Maybe fill the hollow stuff with helium...

Don