2006 Boilermaker Regional

[JamesBrown]

does any one have information on 461's desighn it looks like the whole robot tips, is that a functional design or is it just due to the materials they are using?

[The Lucas]

And the winner is......
269 Cooney Quest
in the time-filler dodgeball match vs. 45 TechnoKats

[Logan Byers]

Originally Posted by JamesBrown

does any one have information on 461's desighn it looks like the whole robot tips, is that a functional design or is it just due to the materials they are using?

Well... why we tipped:
1. we get pushed part-way up the ramp, try and spin away, and effectively tip ourselves
2. we draw quite a bit of attention from defensive robots. 1018 knew our strengths and weaknesses from Cleveland (considering they were allied with and against us quite a few times @ Buckeye) and used that knowledge. Granted, they (hopefully) don't intend to tip us, but when playing defense, it's bound to happen.
3. during our brainstorming sessions, our team decided that a high shooter placement would be advantageous. It has since kicked us in the rear, considering we are top-heavy.

Either way, we'll be keeping our weaknesses in mind, we'll try and improve on our strengths, and you can bet we'll be preparing for Atlanta for the next couple of weeks.

[ebmonon36]

Originally Posted by 461gopher

Well... why we tipped:

I think he was referring more to your robot leaning back as it drives around. Oh and sorry about all the time you spent on your side courtesy of us.
Eric

[Logan Byers]

Originally Posted by ebmonon36

I think he was referring more to your robot leaning back as it drives around. Oh and sorry about all the time you spent on your side courtesy of us.
Eric

We're over that already (or at least I am)... what's the point in getting mad about small things like that anyway? Of course, I wasn't too thrilled in the moment...

Since I didn't completely answer the question in the first place:
The "lean back" feature of the robot was added around week 4-5, due to Rule S03: the shooting mechanism cannot leave the 28" by 38" footprint. Well... we decided to add a four-bar linkage system, actuated by a 2"-stroke pneumatic, to pull the shooter into the 28x38 footprint and avoid violating rule S03.
As a matter of fact, we were warned today by the head ref that we should be cautious about violating rules, but we had already made several software stops and adjustments to make sure we avoid breaking said rules.
Of course, this is not the first time we've been asked about this feature... and I'm sure it won't be the last.

[Jill1022]

So that was a great regional! I'm exhausted.

Just wanted to say good job to all the teams.

The food was great in the volunteer room.

The robots were all amazing.

The teams were all gracious.

Everyone seemed to be in a good mood for a good part of the regional.

Loved it.