Team 121 Teaser Video

[TD78]

Originally Posted by JesseK

Seems to do pretty well if the ball is still, and probably if you're chasing it too -- but what about a bouncing ball?

wait for it to stop bouncing. though the ball doesnt really bounce all that high for very long; usually settles down after a few bounces. push it towards the side of the field and suck it in from there.

[diesel]

Anyway of getting the trackball off the overpass?

[Tapoore]

How did you bend the aluminum used for the "tusks"? Is that just 1 x 1 box?

[Jeff Waegelin]

Originally Posted by Tapoore

How did you bend the aluminum used for the "tusks"? Is that just 1 x 1 box?

Yep. It's 1x1 box tube, rolled in a sheet metal roller.

[Tapoore]

Originally Posted by Jeff Waegelin

Yep. It's 1x1 box tube, rolled in a sheet metal roller.

What made you switch from using EMT like on your prototype?

Thanks, Tom

[Jeff Waegelin]

Originally Posted by Tapoore

What made you switch from using EMT like on your prototype?

Thanks, Tom

Ease of fabrication. The prototype was made with an old lever-type pipe bender, and was something that Rob and I just sorta eyeballed to the right shape. The square tube, however could be rolled in a sheet metal roller, so that was easier and more precise with the equipment we have available to us.

It also has the added benefit of being easier to bolt the "tusks" to the pivot section of the arm.

[esisso]

this design is amazing! after our third unsuccessful prototype (because the ball is so huge and slippery) i think we are gonna have to borrow a couple ideas from yours.....congratulations on an amazing robot in such little time, you guys are my idols...and thank you for sharing your innovative design with the rest of the community, this is a prime example of gracious professionalism

[cziggy343]

what about the wedge bot rule? and are you too close to the ground? (not to demine anything you've done b/c having the robot is amazing)

[Techno-Turkey]

What happens when you try to shoot the ball out from the front?

[T3_1565]

thats something I was wondering as our device is similar to yours, although not as simply and probably not as effective lol

how well does it shoot foreward??

[Los Frijoles]

I was wow'd by this...amazing. That robot is very good at putting up balls and hurdling them.

[program1]

very impressive. love to see it in a match

[Dan Petrovic]

How well does the gripper hold the ball from sideways impact?

[ironnoobx3]

Awesome Idea..the Mechanism is truly astounding..you guys are going to go really Far in the competition...Good Luck

[Doug G]

Man, I hate seeing videos like this. I mean, today I was feeling good about being on schedule and feeling good about our design, and then I have to see this. Kudos to the Rhode Warriors, great job.

Our frame is also low to the ground, 3/8" at one point. We are going to increase the clearance by another 1/4" or so, but after mocking up the BUMP in the carpet, it doesn't seem that bad at all, it's not a solid 1/2" as mentioned in the manual. The Lane divider support plate is 3/16" thick and is under the carpet, so I bet all will be fine.