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Re: On the Importance of the Backup Teams
Tom,
It was us that came moments from pulling ourselves in between Einstein final match one and Final match 2. We stripped out the sprocket to wheel attachment on one of our middle four wheels. That basically disables that wheel, and the pivoting wheel that attaches to it. Having climbed the bump a few times at the scrimmage with not all 8 wheels being powered we felt confident we could continue playing at a high level, but left it up to the alliance captains on whether or not to pull us, or let us play. (this wheel imbalance helps explain why our auto didn't work in the last match). I'm very glad that the elected to let us play.
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Chris C.
Team 151 | Alumni | 2000-2002 | Nashua High School
Team 229 | Alumni | 2003-2006 | Clarkson University
Team 148 | Alumni | 2007 | RackSolutions.com
Team 177 | Engineer | 2008-? |
Last edited by Chris : 21-04-2010 at 12:26.
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Belts are a fine way of transferring power in a robot. Like chains, gears, drive shafts, viscous couplings or any other means of transmission they require some care and attention on you're part. But no one said this robot stuff was going to be a cake walk. - Andy A. [more] 
21-04-2010, 12:22
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