1213 TARDEC-NPCrobotics.com-Groves Mechanicals Done

[Jack Jones]

Originally Posted by MishraArtificer

Looks like a more refined and expensive version of ours. How do your ramps work?

The ramp torsion springs will go away. Found we didn't need them. DOH!
We unlatch the ramps and give them a push. Gravity and a length of spectra string does the rest. They flop down, and the ramp flips forward when the spectra goes tight. Platform lands on legs - yet to be installed.

[MishraArtificer]

Originally Posted by Jack Jones

Gravity and a length of spectra string does the rest. They flop down, and the ramp flips forward when the spectra goes tight. Platform lands on legs - yet to be installed.

Our mentors don't trust gravity that much. It's not as reliable as other means, apparently.
Send me a picture when the legs are done, eh?

[Jack Jones]

Originally Posted by MishraArtificer

Our mentors don't trust gravity that much. It's not as reliable as other means, apparently.
Send me a picture when the legs are done, eh?

OMG! - Don't trust gravity?

[crazykid234]

Your ramp deployment system looks just awesome. I have a few questions about your ring grabber though. do you have some way of grabbing the tube, or are you just hanging off your arm? great looking robot, can't wait to see it in action!