who to Pick?!

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Posted by Erin.   [PICTURE: SAME | NEW | HELP]


Student on team #1, The Juggernauts, from Oakland Technical Center-Northeast Campus and 3-Dimensional Services.

Posted on 4/2/2000 10:31 PM MST



I hope Brandon, Mr. Martus and the gang don't mind us using this space to advertise
So if you do, this is my advance apology.

Here goes-
Basics: We can hang, 4x drive, turret (very versatile), arm lift, 2 gripper scoring system (always gets the job done) fast yet full of power, able to defend the pole and ourselves..as well as our alliance.

Juggy (formerly known as Juggernaut) Can easily pick up 2 balls and is consistently efficient in being able to get those balls right into the trough. We can easily slide on over to the opponent's trough and drop some in (during seeding rounds only, of course!) We have a 4 wheel drive base which enables us to drive using not only a great amount of torque (not sure of ft./lbs.) but also with speed and agility. Our 'U' shaped drive base easily enables us to sit atop the ramp and defend (we also pull great offense--read, 2 Best Offensive Awards out of 2 regionals). The 'U' shape helps us stay atop the ramp and makes our opposition have a harder time pushing us 'up and over'. Our drill motors drive our wheels; which, as everyone knows, makes one of the strongest drive systems. Sitting atop our base is our 'ever-famous' turret, which rotates 360 degrees and helps our arms in their easy manuverability. Our two arms are lifted by the FP motor (using lead-screw). This has proved to be very strong and is able to lift not only balls but other robots up (in many directions, as you may know). On the end of our arms is, what Royal Fusion named 'The Most Unique Method of Collecting and Distributing Sperical Goal Units'. It is a gripper system, which holds two balls, one in each gripper (as I said, always gets the balls in!) These are operated by the window motors (I believe-this wasn't my area). We hang by extended angeled aluminum hooks that stem off of our end-effector. We latch on and raise- which makes it 99% impossible to lift us off (we once had one lifted off- yet still successfully did our 'chin-up'). One of our most impressive moves is when we latch on to the pole and rotate our turret so we can drive parallel to the peak of the ramp. This was extremely effective in keeping other robots off of the pole. We are also able to load from the human player station and right ourselves when needed. Our driving team consists of a previous driver (of National Championship fame) and a rookie driver on base (who, I must say, has LASTING skill and makes fast decisions.) Our human player can make 4 to 5 out of 10 and has been consistent in getting in the black ball. Our coaches as well, are veterans to the competition and make strong decisions. When we are picked, we do our best not to let our alliance down. When we run into problems, our team forms together fast and we get those problems solved in a fast, organized manner (which i am very proud of). For those of you that took the time to read this, THANK YOU! We also have many tricks up our sleeve... and if you are interested in more information, e-mail or contact me at ErinLinT1@aol.com and I will be more than overjoyed to relay all kinds of information to you about our robot- or anything else you need help with.
Thanks!

-'Do not just hang; but OWN the pole.'
-erin


yes yes yes, this is my second time posting

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Posted by Brett R..

Student on team #201, Viste-Feds, from Rochester High School and Visteon Automotive Systems.

Posted on 4/2/2000 10:42 PM MST


In Reply to: who to Pick?! posted by Erin on 4/2/2000 10:31 PM MST:



They also have the neat blinky red emergency rescue light thingamabobbers.

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Posted by Erin.   [PICTURE: SAME | NEW | HELP]


Student on team #1, The Juggernauts, from Oakland Technical Center-Northeast Campus and 3-Dimensional Services.

Posted on 4/3/2000 6:56 PM MST


In Reply to: Re: who to Pick?! posted by Brett R. on 4/2/2000 10:42 PM MST:



yes, the juggernauts will be the spot not only for action and fun, but also for awesome handouts (count on us always for neat ones!)

-erin

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Posted by Michael Martus.   [PICTURE: SAME | NEW | HELP]


Coach on team #47, Chief Delphi, from Pontiac Central H.S. and Delphi Automotives Systems.

Posted on 4/3/2000 7:02 PM MST


In Reply to: who to Pick?! posted by Erin on 4/2/2000 10:31 PM MST:




Good idea, a little publicity can't hurt.

Chief Delphi 5

Scores fast and sure 6 balls at a time.
Swerve version 3 is our drive system that gives us a mobile unit unlike any other.

Add to this the unique tube construction frame and you have one fast strong scoring machine.

Now for the great part.... we can remove balls as easily as they are put in and have proven it by winning 2 regionals (great alliances) and placing third in another.

We have an experienced drive team. Three regionals.

Also note.... we have surprises we have saved just for the Nationals. Come watch us during the practice or pit 47 where we have materials and demonstrations for all to see.

We keep NO secrets! We have always shared our technology to the betterment of the FIRST family.

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Posted by Erin.   [PICTURE: SAME | NEW | HELP]


Student on team #1, The Juggernauts, from Oakland Technical Center-Northeast Campus and 3-Dimensional Services.

Posted on 4/3/2000 7:30 PM MST


In Reply to: Re: who to Pick?! posted by Michael Martus on 4/3/2000 7:02 PM MST:



Erin gives her Team One seal of approval on Chief Delphi. It is good, quality meat. It is the butterfly cut filet mignon of robots. And I have to add that hotbot is also a tender cut of filet mignon, just marinated with different spices

I know, Im a schmooze, but I can't help adoring them.

-erin

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Posted by Justin Lai.

Coach on team #293, Bullbots, from Hopewell Valley Central High School and Janssen Pharmaceutica/Morehouse Engineering.

Posted on 4/4/2000 10:05 AM MST


In Reply to: who to Pick?! posted by Erin on 4/2/2000 10:31 PM MST:



Advertisement = good.
So listen up and stuff

Team 293
Part of championship alliances at the Philly and Mid-Atlantic regionals
Fast, maneuverable (Vegas odd say it will beat you down the field. )
can hang, sit on ramp, go under (all the important stuff)
more importantly, it can be used as a pillow, a can opener, and any other thing you can think of.
We don't score a lot in the qualifying matches, but in the elimination rounds, we have been undefeated,
because of our speed.
Its a happy robot, and would love to be picked in elimination.

Thanks for hearing me out.