pic: The 2008 Team 703 Phoenix Robot

[cbale2000]

Originally Posted by GaryVoshol

My first reaction too. But I was consoled by the fact that you're using carbon fiber.

As far as picking up the ball, I have this guess. Those two side-board mounted cylinders will pull your entire tower forward on an angle. This will allow the yet-to-be-replaced wood cradle to "kneel" in front of the bumper, and the wheel at the top will scoop the Trackball in. Am I close?

Looking forward to seeing this in competition.

Very, very close, the only thing different is that the cradle actually doesn't go in front of the bumpers, it will rest either slightly on top or behind them. But you basically got it right.

Originally Posted by RollinTDollin

My guess is that the chain is on the inside of the wheels. Same with the two-wheeled section in the middle.

Yes, that is correct, the wheel chains alternate sides.

Originally Posted by diesel

I count 11 wheels

Well, if you want to get technical...

[zander_108]

i have a guess how it grabs the ball

those two pneumatic pistons lean the entire manipulator assembly down, so the wheel can roll the ball up into its cradle.

[PDF32100]

i doubt its finished but if it isss

DONT FORGET THE BUMPERS

[cbale2000]

Yeah we know. We figured "Lexan side plates + No bumpers = Bad", anyways so we'll have them on one way or another.

[T3_1565]

nice looking bot guys looks nice a strong!! See you at GTR!