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[Greg Marra]

8 drive train motors?

This year we're going to see some serious pushing action going on with 100 pound robots and drivetrains as beastly as we've seen.

[Alex Cormier]

Originally Posted by Greg Marra

8 drive train motors?

This year we're going to see some serious pushing action going on with 100 pound robots and drivetrains as beastly as we've seen.

i am scared! indeed, i love to see all diffrent ideas of drives, it's the best.

[Lil' Lavery]

Why did you opt to put not only 8 motors, but the 8 most powerful motors available, into the drive-train? Yeah, everyone likes powerful drives, but that's next to ridiculous! Especially considering traction is often the bigger advantage than pure power in many pushing matches.
Are you going to have any scoring mechanisms or robot raising mechanisms?

[Kevin Kolodziej]

Nice job guys. One question though - how much of that tread is actually in contact with the carpet?? Do you have an offset center so that only half the track or less is in contact with the carpet at any given time? With 4" treads, be wary of friction while turning. A few years ago, 1064 went with 3" belts and wanted to do 4 tracks that could pivot and "stand up" so it could turn. Didn't work so well though...but I hope you guys have much success.

[Mullen]

Originally Posted by Kevin Kolodziej

Nice job guys. One question though - how much of that tread is actually in contact with the carpet?? Do you have an offset center so that only half the track or less is in contact with the carpet at any given time? With 4" treads, be wary of friction while turning. A few years ago, 1064 went with 3" belts and wanted to do 4 tracks that could pivot and "stand up" so it could turn. Didn't work so well though...but I hope you guys have much success.

They have a pneumatic in the front to help turn. My old team, 573, did this in 2003. Except we had about 44in of tread to floor contact. It worked great and turning was never a problem.

[Scott Morgan]

How long do your batteries last with that setup?

[AdamHeard]

Tanks are impressive from any team.

8 drive motors are impressive for any team.

For a rookie team... that is simply amazing. What regionals are you going to?

[Cowmankoza]

My goodness, 4" belts and an 8 motor drivetrain, you guys obviously wanna make a statement in your rookie year. That is very very impressive for a rookie team, excellent job guys

[flightofone]

Originally Posted by Scott Morgan

How long do your batteries last with that setup?

We don't know - we have about 30 minutes of driving on one battery.

[Travis Hoffman]

Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery

Why did you opt to put not only 8 motors, but the 8 most powerful motors available, into the drive-train? Yeah, everyone likes powerful drives, but that's next to ridiculous! Especially considering traction is often the bigger advantage than pure power in many pushing matches.
Are you going to have any scoring mechanisms or robot raising mechanisms?

I'm thinking they subscribe to the thought that "the best offense is a good defense". They are from New England, after all.

[thewhit]

Oh my goodness I am such a noobie. I cant figure out how to create a whole new thread or blog. I would like to start a new topic...can someone help me (the loser who cant post) out. haha

[Dan Zollman]

Originally Posted by thewhit

I cant figure out how to create a whole new thread or blog. I would like to start a new topic...

Click on "Chief Delphi" all the way at the top of the page. Then click on the name of a forum area you want to post in, and then choose the "New Thread" button.