Newton Discussion - Championship 2007

[LordTalps]

Team 1885
Picture: Picking up a tube (good image of our claw), Two robots on our ramps
Robot Class: 5' 110 lb Ramp & Scorer
Drivetrain: 6wd skid with 2 motors
Speed: We've got an average speed and average torque, don't know f/s or anything.
Ground Clearance: 2-3" or so, can't recall (programmer X-D)
Arm: Elevator arm with a jointed forearm that goes up and down, Mid-low scorer
Extension: 1.5' or so past our robot, give or take.
Gripper: pair of wheels
Pick up Method: spin wheels to the outside, sucks tubes up. Spin them inwards, spits them out.
Ramp: Two ramps and platforms, drop straight sideways, 16 degree incline.
Results: Outed in the quarterfinals of both VCU and Vegas. Was seeded 17th at VCU (IIRC), and 7th at Vegas.
Strengths: Decent scorer with great ramps.

[Luckyfish05]

Hey teams!
I just wanted to say GOOD Luck on Thursday! I won't make it till Friday and I can't wait to see how everyone is doing! Team 292 will be there, ready to go after a few modifications to our robot, and excited to compete! Oh, I'm soooo excited I can't wait.