How well does this work on carpet?

[NextPerception]

I saw this picture


I am assuming those are just delrin skids and I was wondering how well these work on carpet. anyone know?

[Jeremiah Johnson]

I'm not sure how well that one worked, but I've seen others like that and they didn't really have any glaring problems. Could be pretty unstable and would easily get caught to the point of no return on the game field.

[NextPerception]

really. I am not worried about the actuating part on that robot just the skids. it would make our design much simpler to use skids instead of casters or omni wheels (we are considering the 2-wheel drive with casters set up)

[redbarron]

If you are asking if they serve as a good skid plate than yeah it works, but you wil not have much traction at all. You will be pushed around very easily, especially if it gets pushed from the side towards the front. Also, if you are planing on going up a ramp the odds wil be against you.

[ChuckDickerson]

I am not familar with that particular robot but I believe it must have been from 2004 and designed to retract those front legs to get up on the platforms. The biggest problem I see would be if the air cylinder rams got bent you would be screwed because you couldn't retract the legs. I would be very careful about just a simple rod like that with a skid on the end for this reason. As far as a slick Delrin, etc. skid I think many teams have used them successfully over the years on the carpet.

[redbarron]

Why are you looking at casters or skids?

[NextPerception]

it shouldnt be any harder to push one with skid plates and a two wheel drive setup than one with a two wheel drive with omnis or casters correct?

[redbarron]

No I would think they were all in the same general category when it comes to resistance when being pushed, but why are you avoiding wheels?

[MrForbes]

If it has to go up a ramp, just make sure the skid pads have a large enough radius that they will go over the edge of most ramps without getting stuck.

[NextPerception]

Originally Posted by redbarron

No I would think they were all in the same general category when it comes to resistance when being pushed, but why are you avoiding wheels?

It would just be lighter weight and easier to implement (i could put it in a tighter ground clearence) than casters or omnis. I'm not avoiding wheels but if there is a better solution then I am going to take it .

Originally Posted by squirrel

If it has to go up a ramp, just make sure the skid pads have a large enough radius that they will go over the edge of most ramps without getting stuck.

im not worried about ramps...

[MrForbes]

Originally Posted by NextPerception

im not worried about ramps...

yeah, I suppose if you're building the ramp, you don't need to worry about getting up on other ramps

[NextPerception]

Originally Posted by squirrel

yeah, I suppose if you're building the ramp, you don't need to worry about getting up on other ramps

tisk tisk squirrel.
that my friend is thinking inside the box

[redbarron]

Well I have seen these skid plates in action and they serve their purpose the only downside is that they have no traction. But are you going to be strictly a offensive robot?

[NextPerception]

Originally Posted by redbarron

Well I have seen these skid plates in action and they serve their purpose the only downside is that they have no traction. But are you going to be strictly a offensive robot?

"im not allowed to say" says matt as he nods his head up and down

atleast that is the plan right now

[redbarron]

Ok , Well, I would come up with something that is going to give you a little traction whether it be something you can activate or something that is permanent because if you are going to be an offensive bot this year I think you are going to be messed with a lot by defensive bots during the matches. Well good luck!! What events are you guys attending?