Bomb Squad's 2008 Robot

[BeMyDeadite]

Hello everyone

This is the link to our 2008 robot!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=vtMPpETrRNM

feel free to leave some feedback

good luck to all, its been a fun season so far!

[Alex Cormier]

That is one design i never thought of, looks sweet and works really well. excellent job.

[Vikesrock]

How does the flagholder end up at the appropriate height and still fit in the starting box?

[Swampdude]

"Blinded by the light, wrapped up like a dution of the roller in night" ever wonder what they're singing about? I'm just as confused by your roller wheel flimsy thingy, hows that turning? It looks like a very durable bot, which is what this game needs. I love the way you guys think.

[BeMyDeadite]

we added something on the back to get the ball down we were able to mount it on that

[thefro526]

Dang that things quick!! Does it have a full swerve drive with 4 wheels or only 3?

[s_forbes]

Clever! I honestly didn't think that anyone would try to build a robot that flips down, but you guys pulled it off nicely. Great grabbing mechanism, too!

[BeMyDeadite]

its a full swerve with 3 wheels... were also going to be driving with a steering wheel this year something new for us

[thefro526]

You might want to find out how to not leave skid marks on the carpet. I think their bada$$ but the refs, no so much

[ChrisMcK2186]

Originally Posted by Swampdude

"Blinded by the light, wrapped up like a dution of the roller in night" ever wonder what they're singing about? I'm just as confused by your roller wheel flimsy thingy, hows that turning? It looks like a very durable bot, which is what this game needs. I love the way you guys think.

LOL, this is one of the most misheard lyrics ever. It is in fact "revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night." Originally, it was performed by Bruce Springsteen written as "Cut loose like a deuce" in reference to a ford coup deuce, circa 1932. Manfred Mann changed it to "revved up like a deuce" but essentially meant the same thing.

back on topic, I also am curious as to how the roller fits over the ball while not leaving the starting box. Are you planning to have it flop off the wall like in the video?

Chris McKenzie
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[BeMyDeadite]

Originally Posted by ChrisMcK2186

LOL, this is one of the most misheard lyrics ever. It is in fact "revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night." Originally, it was performed by Bruce Springsteen written as "Cut loose like a deuce" in reference to a ford coup deuce, circa 1932. Manfred Mann changed it to "revved up like a deuce" but essentially meant the same thing.

back on topic, I also am curious as to how the roller fits over the ball while not leaving the starting box. Are you planning to have it flop off the wall like in the video?

Chris McKenzie
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haha... good job with the lyrics!

the "beater bar" folds back just like in the video and we will flop off the wall every match!

(It dose not leave any skid marks on the wall or carpet, there are pneumatics that work as shocks)

[EricH]

Originally Posted by ChrisMcK2186

back on topic, I also am curious as to how the roller fits over the ball while not leaving the starting box.

Looks like the supports for the roller are Lexan, so I think the way it works is: Starts in the box, 38" side forwards. Drops down, making the base 38" wide with a tall(ish), rather floppy roller bar on the front. When it picks up the ball, the Lexan bends out of the way.

[David Brinza]

Good job, Bomb Squad!

I like the flip from of the starting position, very clever!

That's a very fast robot. Does the driver have insurance?

Good luck in Chicago - make sure to pick either WildStang or Beatty!

[ChrisMcK2186]

Are you allowed to flop off the wall?

Chris

[BeMyDeadite]

Originally Posted by ChrisMcK2186

Are you allowed to flop off the wall?

Chris

where do the rules say you cant?