pic: 1710 Teaser

[Fastnate]

Makes me think of this air hockey robot.
http://www.theverge.com/2014/2/9/539...r-hockey-robot

[Canon reeves]

so the squares fold in, then the cable pulls down the whole thing? and the CIM motor allows you to go out of the goalie zone by turning it down? looks awesome though!

[samfruth]

Originally Posted by Canon reeves

so the squares fold in, then the cable pulls down the whole thing? and the CIM motor allows you to go out of the goalie zone by turning it down? looks awesome though!

Yes the squares do fold in, but they don't fold down.

[JohnFogarty]

My team spent several days debating if we should build a robot very very similar in design to this one. Your team is going to have a fun time this year.

[barn34]

Very impressive design that has a 50% shot to be 254's worst nightmare in autonomous. lol

How have you tested it's durability for competition? Those balls can be flung with quite a bit of force depending on the robot and with a moment arm that long on a component that thin...could be rough. Even if you've rigorously tested, I'd still recommend using that 45 lb. allowance to bring several replacements for the blocker (and any other critical components connected to it).

Best of luck to you guys in Oklahoma this week!

[marshall]

+10 for originality. I hope you guys do well.

[c.shu]

That is one robot I would not like to see on the opposing alliance.

[SharonO]

Looking forward to seeing this thing up close. Up Next 3528 hopes we get partnered WITH you guys in OKC this week.

Are you able to receive and pass balls when you are not playing goalie? Do those wings block the alliance driver's station view?

[samfruth]

Originally Posted by SharonO

Looking forward to seeing this thing up close. Up Next 3528 hopes we get partnered WITH you guys in OKC this week.

Are you able to receive and pass balls when you are not playing goalie? Do those wings block the alliance driver's station view?

We are capable of 'herding' balls, but other than that, pure defense. The wings don't block the view of the driver station substantially, view is not affected greatly. Wings also don't need to be out when playing defense.