pic: Infamous Team 393 Robot

[Danielle H]

Originally Posted by Jeremiah H

Believe it or not, we drew those out and cut them with a jigsaw (the holes with a holesaw). Lots of WD-40 and swearing (they had already been given a coat of primer, and it was getting mangled by the footplate of the saw, but it got touched up.) Hated having to cut up those nice pretty fenders, but I think it came out looking better than when we started.

With the help of one of our engineers, I drew them, and I hated it. I was glad that after I left they decided to modify a bit on what to cut out of it.

I'll agree with the swearing. Swearing, twitching, and cringing. That was a sad, sad day.

And Jerry, you almost killed Chrispy with your high-pitched jigsaw cutting... I think she's back to normal now. Well, normal for Chrispy that is.

Thank you all for the compliments... it's nice to hear what you all think of the bot. Also great to know that we're not the only ones who fell in love with it.

[thatphotochick]

it's a great bot and was a huge force to be heard at pittsburgh. had a blast competiting with yall. robot is just a beauty

[Waynep]

FMJ, would you guys please post a picture of your drivetrain!!! This is one of the sexiest and most intimidating parts of the machine. Incredible work. Doot da doo..
-wayne

[Auveh]

its the lovely robot! i love that thing!

[andy393]

no chrispy, the bots name ended up being tank...but the other one would've worked too.....

[Danielle H]

How did it end up being tank? Can someone explain this?

P.S. Site still says "Jaws!"

[andy393]

idk, at the banquet libby said tank, jerry says jaws, chrispy says holy mac....so idk...i think we should figure that out b4 iri.....

peace out playa

[Danielle H]

That might be a good idea. Having an un-named bot, or a bot with multiple names, at IRI would kind of suck.
Indeed.

Simply,
Danielle