pic: EWCP Jumps Into the Swerve

[R.C.]

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[techtiger1]

This looks great guys. Are those parts finished or do they still need more work? I'm guessing these are for a test platform?

[R.C.]

Originally Posted by techtiger1

This looks great guys. Are those parts finished or do they still need more work? I'm guessing these are for a test platform?

Thanks, the Side Plates on the bottom of the pic are done, the top plates need one more op. Yes, they are serving as a test platform, all this ruckus about swerves has gotten the EWCP team to make some and send them out to various teams to test.

-RC

[Akash Rastogi]

We can never forget credit to Craig Hickman, Aren Hill, 111, and 1771.

[Chris is me]

brb, joining EWCP as soon as possible

kidding. These look great, be sure to tell us how they work out for you guys.

[fuzzy1718]

looks great!!

One question though, is that extruded polycarb up top?

Gee, where have I seen this before?

[Akash Rastogi]

Originally Posted by CraigHickman

Gee, where have I seen this before?

SHHHHhhhhh....quiet you.

Craig you need to be on CD more often with new designs so we can steal them. Still with that team in Spokane or no?

Originally Posted by Akash Rastogi

SHHHHhhhhh....quiet you.

Craig you need to be on CD more often with new designs so we can steal them. Still with that team in Spokane or no?

Who knows, it's all up in the air right now. And I mean ALL. School, Army ROTC, everything. We shall see.

And my latest designs that I've spent my time working on can't be posted until a few NDA's expire.

[R.C.]

Originally Posted by CraigHickman

Who knows, it's all up in the air right now. And I mean ALL. School, Army ROTC, everything. We shall see.

And my latest designs that I've spent my time working on can't be posted until a few NDA's expire.

LOL, team 9001 should join EWCP when they are ready . Can't wait to see the new stuff.

[thefro526]

You kids and your fancy swerves.

When will you realize that a good skid steer triumphs over all?

Looks good, I'm glad you're keeping on the cutting edge.

[R.C.]

Originally Posted by thefro526

You kids and your fancy swerves.

When will you realize that a good skid steer triumphs over all?

Looks good, I'm glad you're keeping on the cutting edge.

Dustin, you know as well as me that I'll never make a swerve for competitions. But creating a swerve is a great experience and that cool factor helps more kids learn about drivetrains. They can understand the pros and the cons of making a complex drive system. Also, its a great tool for recruiting. Plus I've always wanted to attempt one.

But I would like to give major props out to all the teams that make a swerve during season.

-RC

[Aren_Hill]

Dont be bashing swerve too much, we had it in 08 and smoked our fair share of opponents,when you get to a certain point many smaller factors limit whats best.

still dont know when we'll be doing one again, if we do itll be spiffy

[Akash Rastogi]

Originally Posted by Aren_Hill

Dont be bashing swerve too much, we had it in 08 and smoked our fair share of opponents,when you get to a certain point many smaller factors limit whats best.

still dont know when we'll be doing one again, if we do itll be spiffy

Still considering that 8 wheel crab?

And honestly, there's never a possibility teams should rule out from the get-go. Build within your limits and constraints and what you evaluate to be best for the challenge at hand.

If I were to use swerve, it would be 1771's design.

[R.C.]

Originally Posted by Aren_Hill

Dont be bashing swerve too much, we had it in 08 and smoked our fair share of opponents,when you get to a certain point many smaller factors limit whats best.

still dont know when we'll be doing one again, if we do itll be spiffy

Aren, has I mentioned, major props to you guys, team 111, and team 1717 (there are others also) for making inspirational SWERVE DRIVES. I'm not bashing on swerves. I think that teams need to practice and teach members first. I guess I'm more conservative in the matter of "SWERVE DRIVE". Some drives take more time, effort and practice to create a teams personal drive.

Well, offseason has started and we're developing crazy things. Who knows, maybe 1323 will have a swerve next year. Maybe not...

-RC