Go to Post The only fee our team charges is for your heart and soul. No refunds. - Koko Ed [more]
Home
Go Back   Chief Delphi > Technical > Technical Discussion
CD-Media   CD-Spy  
portal register members calendar search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read FAQ rules

 
 
 
Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
  #13   Spotlight this post!  
Unread 12-12-2006, 20:32
JamesBrown JamesBrown is offline
Back after 4 years off
FRC #5279
Team Role: Engineer
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Rookie Year: 2005
Location: Lynchburg VA
Posts: 1,280
JamesBrown has a reputation beyond reputeJamesBrown has a reputation beyond reputeJamesBrown has a reputation beyond reputeJamesBrown has a reputation beyond reputeJamesBrown has a reputation beyond reputeJamesBrown has a reputation beyond reputeJamesBrown has a reputation beyond reputeJamesBrown has a reputation beyond reputeJamesBrown has a reputation beyond reputeJamesBrown has a reputation beyond reputeJamesBrown has a reputation beyond repute
Re: Standard vs. Custom Frame

Quote:
Originally Posted by Cory View Post
I've got no ideaw what Dave thinks the kitbot's shortcomings are, but here are mine-

No easy/good way to directly output to the center wheel in a 6wd format

No way to tension chains by sliding the wheels

No easy way to use live axles

No easy/good way to run your wheels outboard of the frame.

That list isn't meant to be a complaint. The kitbot is great for a number of teams, and anything that keeps teams from showing up to a regional with a robot that doesn't drive is great in my book. It's just not very optimal when you move on to more advanced designs.

http://joemenassa.com/Images/ROBOTIC.../IMG_3865.html

That is 121's chassis, I believe it was live axel, it was definitely 6 wheel drive, and they tensioned the chain with out using sliding wheels. This drive system proved to work out very well for them with regional wins both years that they used the kit frame. 121 certainly used it for more than just showing up with a driving robot. I would say that their designs were certainly effective. The kit bot doesn't seem to limit what you can do.
__________________
I'm Back


5279 (2015-Present)
3594 (2011)
3280 (2010)
1665 (2009)
1350 (2008-2009)
1493 (2007-2008)
1568 (2005-2007)
 


Thread Tools
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Standard Joysticks EricWilliams Programming 26 01-04-2006 22:59
Standard Servos? Matt Krass FIRST Tech Challenge 4 22-11-2005 08:09
pic: Team 521 Custom Frame Steve P Extra Discussion 9 01-02-2005 11:19
Standard Operating Procedure K. Skontrianos General Forum 7 01-03-2003 14:02
Developing a standard Jack Scouting 23 03-01-2003 23:04


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:35.

The Chief Delphi Forums are sponsored by Innovation First International, Inc.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2017, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © Chief Delphi