pic: Team 148 - Robowranglers 2010 - Armadillo

[Chris]

Wow, just wow.

First off great video, of course its somewhat easier when you have such great material to work with.

The drive-train is spiffy as heck, (congrats to John, Paul, Parker, Charles, and the rest of 148), and whats even more impressive than the drive set up is the amount of omni-directional control you appear to have, which with that kind of mechanical set up is very impressive.

The kicker looks simple, powerful and effective.

The hanger looks like one of the few I've seen that looks like it should work in 5 seconds or less

And the very "mysterious" ball magnet looks far more effective than anything I've seen to date in teasers, or in person at the Suffield scrimmage.


I can't wait for the tour at champs, you guys have raised the bar again.

The only real issue that I can see is that she really just won't look the same with blue bumpers :-(

[Ian Curtis]

Originally Posted by JVN

Most of these parts were designed by students. They are very complicated. What does that tell you about the students?

I'm so proud of our "kids" I could just explode.

-John

PS - I think you need a hug.

Originally Posted by CD Reputation Button

You cannot give Reputation twice for the same post.

Shucks, John deserves a heck of a lot for that one!

[Pjohn1959]

Originally Posted by robotnerd17

Hmmm its like I've already seen this robot before....Who designed these parts Paul? Because that seems very complicated for a couple of students.

I guess jealousy breeds contempt.

Anyway, another clean design from the 'Wranglers. Can't wait to see it in action in Dallas.

Love the pictures using VEX stuff to do the prototyping.

[bellpride]

Originally Posted by robotnerd17

Hmmm its like I've already seen this robot before....Who designed these parts Paul? Because that seems very complicated for a couple of students.

The reason you're receiving all these aggressive replies from mentors is not because they're trying to defend themselves, but because they're trying to defend their students. Your comment isn't hurting Paul or the other Robowrangler advisors, but insulting the students' capability to create such a fantastic robot.

Please think twice before letting your frustration spill out.

@148: What a beast. Good luck at your regionals, and see you in Atlanta.

[Akash Rastogi]

Originally Posted by robotnerd17

Hmmm its like I've already seen this robot before....Who designed these parts Paul? Because that seems very complicated for a couple of students.

You must not know very many students then.

Way to fail there buddy.

[samir13k]

Originally Posted by JVN

PS - I think you need a hug.

After these last 6 weeks, he probably needs a Super Long nap, but who doesnt? and maybe a 148 Caliber bot for his team? or a cookie?

[s_forbes]

Awesome! You guys nailed the ball handling, the lifting, and the versatile drive train. I would have expected a variable distance kicker too, but it looks like you have plenty of 'sweet spots' on the field to score reliably from.

Way cool, as usual. Someday I will find a way to see one of your robots in person.

[EricH]

Actually, he needs a few reads of the many and various JVN whitepapers that are out there. Then we'll find out which team he belongs to, at any rate--when they suddenly improve to regular eliminations contenders.

[Joe G.]

Originally Posted by robotnerd17

Hmmm its like I've already seen this robot before....Who designed these parts Paul? Because that seems very complicated for a couple of students.

I believe what you mean, sir, is "Why didn't I think of that?"

AWESOME robot, easily the best ball possession I have seen so far. But the best thing about the video is the insight into 148's design process, and all the prototypes that came before this crazy machine.

Best of luck out there, hope I get a chance to see this thing...

[Chuck Glick]

After looking at this photo yet another time, this bot keeps looking more and more like the next version of the M1 Abrams Tank.

John, is IFI doing military contracts now?

[EgROS]

WOW!

Thats really all I can say, this robot has left me speechless.

I can't wait to see ya'll at lonestar!

[Jonathan Norris]

You guys certainly brought the WOW factor this year. Another inspiring engineering feat with this years bot. As I said earlier in the year i'm really impressed with how well you use the amazing resources available to your team to their fullest abilities to produce beautiful robots.

[Andrew Schreiber]

Originally Posted by JVN

Most of these parts were designed by students. They are very complicated. What does that tell you about the students?

I'm so proud of our "kids" I could just explode.

-John

PS - I think you need a hug.

It tells me they have some $@#$@#$@#$@# fine mentors and a lot of passion.

IF there is a twin lurking somewhere up north I cannot wait until I get to see this thing with my own eyes. If not, John, when can I schedule a tour in Atlanta? (I want to book my time early)

[MrForbes]

Originally Posted by JVN

PS - For anyone who followed my build journal on facebook, the ball magnet is the "System #5" I kept cursing during week 2 and 3.

What is this "ball magnet" thing you speak of?

[Brandon Holley]

I had a quick question about the drive, when the drivetrain actuates itself from the omnis to the "regular" setup, are the 8 wheels in line or are the 4 traction wheels lower?

-Brando