T-Rx pictures and capabilities

[Rick Gibbs]

All team members agree: T-Rx 2002 is the best robot that we've built yet - at least in doing what we designed it to do. Like Joe J. said - whether or not we designed it to do the right thing is another question.

In case anyone puts together a robot database, here's some info to start it off. First, links to some key pictures in the gallery:

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/pi...rrow=4&trows=3
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/pi...rrow=4&trows=3
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/pi...rrow=4&trows=3

Here's some stats:

Overall Stats

• 128 lb
• Low center of gravity
• Team's 6th year of existence
• Veteran driver

Drivetrain

• 4 wheel drive.
• 1 drill motor powering each side
• Reliable drill transmission shifting
• High traction wheels
• Sorry, I don't have speed specs.
• ~5.5:1 gear reduction between drill shaft and wheels

Goal grabber 1
(featured in middle link)

• Can have goal firmly in control within 3 sec from start of match.
• No alignment needed - just ram goal with grabber extended. Spring loaded latches grab posts.
• >95% success rate grabbing when ramming goal.
• Can release goal if needed.

Goal Grabber 2
(Here's where you can tell that I'm being honest)

• Designed for last minute goal grabbing (from partner?)
• Can't release goal
• Can't collect balls with goal attached on this side
• No alignment needed - just ram goal with grabber extended. Spring loaded latches grab posts.
• >95% success rate grabbing when ramming goal.

Ball Collection

• Designed to shoot balls into goal when attached to Goal Grabber 1.
• >80% Success rate.
• Steel discs mounted on wheels to maintain inertia.
• Variable speed to adjust for balls with different inflation.
• 'Rabbit ears' help funnel balls to shooter

Hope you find it useful See you in Philly, New Haven, and hopefully EPCOT!

Rick Gibbs