1519 - Video of 10 Laps in 60 Seconds...

[MrForbes]

Originally Posted by Ken Streeter

PS: Oh, and yes we know we're not yet done! Still need to add bumpers, a flag pole, and a lid to prevent getting squashed by trackballs or other robots.

They seem to be well aware of that...

[RoXmySoX]

nice vid team!

[Uberbots]

Thats insanely fast.

[wilsonmw04]

looks great on an empty track! I'm just trying to think of that's even remotely possible on a track with 5 other robots on it. great job!

[BrendanB]

The lap counter is still being worked on along with the flag holder.

[lasereyes]

Nice robot. Looks fast and very maneuverable.

What motor are you using to power your robot?

[dbell]

Originally Posted by lasereyes

Nice robot. Looks fast and very maneuverable.

What motor are you using to power your robot?

We are using 2 CIMs. On each of them is a BaneBots 9:1 gearbox
Each CIM/gearbox assembly drives a very short chain run to our 200mm (7.8in) diameter tires.

[Dan Richardson]

I feel like this robot is going to be extremely successful. 20 Laps is 40 pts lol, thats if you can make that many with bots on the field, but still 15 laps is 30pts. Keep in mind the winning scores from the Shake down scored 44 and 50 points as an alliance. 'Nuf Said.

[Tom Bottiglieri]

Originally Posted by Stud Man Dan

I feel like this robot is going to be extremely successful. 20 Laps is 40 pts lol, thats if you can make that many with bots on the field, but still 15 laps is 30pts. Keep in mind the winning scores from the Shake down scored 44 and 50 points as an alliance. 'Nuf Said.

1.5 laps in Hybrid mode = 24 more points

[CDH Jeff]

I like the car steering, but how fast can it go backwards if it runs into something? the car steering doesn't help the turning radius according to my beliefs.

[DonRotolo]

Ho. Lee. Cow.

That's pretty good, and once your driver really gets good control (not bad now, but give some practice...) you'll be going around the traffic jams.

Very nice.

[Ken Streeter]

Originally Posted by CDH Jeff

I like the car steering, but how fast can it go backwards if it runs into something? The car steering doesn't help the turning radius according to my beliefs.

The car steering definitely makes for a bigger turning radius than a robot using tank drive (which could spin in place). However, the turning radius is surprisingly small -- at slow speed, the robot can drive a figure eight sideways across the field under the overpass.

Regarding how fast it can go backwards -- we have an embarrassingly entertaining "blooper video" of a backwards driving episode that we'll try to get online within a couple days after crating the robot!

[saihla]

We did 10.5

Kidding...

[Ken Streeter]

Originally Posted by wilsonmw04

looks great on an empty track! I'm just trying to think of that's even remotely possible on a track with 5 other robots on it. great job!

Thanks for the kudos on the empty track performance.

We're also concerned about what we'll be able to attain on a crowded track -- we'll find out for sure at our week 1 regional!

[Cory]

Are you concerned about maneuverability? Your robot is extremely fast, but it seems like it's quite squirrelly/hard to control as it exits the turn around the lane divider.

Seems like it might make avoiding other robots somewhat difficult, though I'm sure practice will greatly help, with a robot that fast.