Describe Your Robot Design

The Megan 2207 · #1 27-01-2008, 11:52

We decided to try to figure out mechanum wheels. So far, we're doing okay with that.

We have a forklift-like arm design for hurdling the ball and placing it back on the rack at the end of the match. We're also going to try to get the ball down in the hybrid period.

#2 27-01-2008, 16:02

so far:

Herding
Knocking off overpass
Working on Hybrid with IR Board and Robocoach remote
Hurdling prototype
4 wheel drive: Powered rear IFI 6" traction wheels, front car type steering

View Poll Results: What capabilities are you shooting for?
Herding ?	61	46.21%
Mechanism to dislodge Tack-Ball at the start of the match ?	113	85.61%
Hybrid mode program without Robo-Coach remote control ?	38	28.79%
Hybrid mode program with Robo-Coach remote control using the IR circuit supplied by FIRST?	85	64.39%
Hybrid mode program with Robo-Coach remote control using a different system ?	8	6.06%
Hurdling with a Track-Ball lifting mechanism ?	74	56.06%
Hurdling with a Track-Ball catapult ?	37	28.03%
Mechanism to place Track-Ball on overpass at match end ?	76	57.58%
Six wheel tank drive / steering ?	48	36.36%
Four wheel tank drive / steering ?	32	24.24%
Center wheel drive with omni wheels at the corners ?	13	9.85%
Other steering / drive	38	28.79%
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