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09-07-2008, 23:25
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Re: Need a motorized cart and don't feel like building it?
I'm not too crazy about motorized carts... I mean who wants to charge 2 batteries before every match!?
But those lift carts are really cool. Those would definitely be handy for working on the bot. 
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09-07-2008, 23:37
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Re: Need a motorized cart and don't feel like building it?
anyone who wants one of those lift carts, and has a PepBoys near there shop, theirs has recently been discontinued and there selling for $30! (in stores only)
179 now has one to use on our new cart 
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09-07-2008, 23:49
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Re: Need a motorized cart and don't feel like building it?
Doesn't seem like its too big though, and if you have a robot with an odd manipulator, seems like it might fall right off....
Although I guess a motorized cart is handy. And maybe less squeaky/noisey (compared to our carts)... Then again motors.... Pro: Less work Con: Robots may not fit. Although I didn't check the dimensions....
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10-07-2008, 13:46
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Re: Need a motorized cart and don't feel like building it?
Looking at that enclosure suspended underneath the middle of the cart, I'd be concerned with ground clearance if there are ever any abrupt bumps like the ones made by the protective coverings for cables that are run across the floor at venues. I can't quite tell how low that box is slung.
You might also be concerned with navigating curbs if a ramp from sidewalk to street isn't available. The model JRMC-11 was quoted to us at a price of $1995!  Moto-Cart Jr. Self Propelled Electric Platform Truck by Lift Products with the following specifications: Model: JRMC-11
Last edited by Travis Hoffman : 10-07-2008 at 14:04.
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10-07-2008, 19:08
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Re: Need a motorized cart and don't feel like building it?
We certainly have no intention in buying one. Just showing what I found online.
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11-07-2008, 00:11
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Re: Need a motorized cart and don't feel like building it?
What self-respecting FIRST team would want to buy something mechanical when they could build it...?
Build it and you get to customize it to be your own... On board slushy machine anyone? (On my list of features for a perfect cart)
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