Bomb Squad's 2008 Robot

[ChrisMcK2186]

I checked the rules, nothing about leaning but there is a potential problem with bumpers, seeing as how they must cover 2/3 of the perimeter and must not be moved out of the bumper zone at all during play. When you start flopping, play is considered started, therefore you will be breaking one of the two rules. Also, fitting it inside of the inspectors box might prove difficult.

Chris McKenzie
2186

[EricH]

Originally Posted by ChrisMcK2186

I checked the rules, nothing about leaning but there is a potential problem with bumpers, seeing as how they must cover 2/3 of the perimeter and must not be moved out of the bumper zone at all during play. When you start flopping, play is considered started, therefore you will be breaking one of the two rules. Also, fitting it inside of the inspectors box might prove difficult.

Chris McKenzie
2186

Please read the Q&A. Also, I'm pretty sure that they fit while they are in starting configuration.

[GaryVoshol]

I didn't think we'd see any flop-bots this year, because having a larger base than 28x38 makes compliance with <R16>'s 80 inches even harder. I didn't even think about anyone doing it just to be able to have the arm wider. Looks great.

Looks great team 16! We'll always have a special spot in our hearts for you over here at 1405

[Mike Carron]

OH BOY....another great robot from Bomb Squad...imagine that. You guys are great. Very creative approach to picking up the ball....didn't think of that one. Wish we were all back at KSC again along with heatwave and Demolition Squad (267) those were the years.....

Best of luck this year.

Mike C.

[Brandon Holley]

Great robot...this one will do very well at competition

[Brinza 16]

Originally Posted by David Brinza

Good job, Bomb Squad!

I like the flip from of the starting position, very clever!

That's a very fast robot. Does the driver have insurance?

Good luck in Chicago - make sure to pick either WildStang or Beatty!

Your guys robot looks pretty cool too do you have any pics with it holding the robot. Also i do have insurance but not robot insurance.... you might need it more if you drive a robot

[Meredith Novak]

Originally Posted by Brinza 16

Your guys robot looks pretty cool too do you have any pics with it holding the robot. Also i do have insurance but not robot insurance.... you might need it more if you drive a robot

David, Your son has done a bang-up job driving this robot. We do have liability insurance and we may need it this year!

[feliks_rosenber]

Wow that bot brings more excitement to the competition.And the flip of the wall thing, I bet you win the creativity award for that.
Nice grabbing mechanism, fast driving bot, really top 10 bot!

[Wayne Doenges]

Still one question hasn't been answered (at least I haven't seen it). How do you keep the flag near vertical. You can't have in on something that will move around and cause the flag to move out of vertical. I know, I asked the question in Q&A.

[T3_1565]

I always loved flip bots!! thats a great design!!! very fast too!! good luck

[Barry Bonzack]

This is going to be one hard to beat robot. I'd love to see 118 and 16 on the field together.

[Brinza 16]

Originally Posted by Barry Bonzack

This is going to be one hard to beat robot. I'd love to see 118 and 16 on the field together.

You will be able to see us (Bomb Squad Team 16) and Team 118 at the Bayou Region later this year check it out it would be exciting if we put in the same match.

[Meredith Novak]

Originally Posted by Wayne Doenges

Still one question hasn't been answered (at least I haven't seen it). How do you keep the flag near vertical. You can't have in on something that will move around and cause the flag to move out of vertical. I know, I asked the question in Q&A.

The video we posted is not of the completed robot. We blew up all of the trackballs before we could get footage of that! The robot has an extension on the back that will knock off the balls and the flag holder is mounted to that. It all flops up when the thing comes off the wall, it's pretty exciting to see (and hear!) that.

[David Brinza]

Originally Posted by Meredith Novak

David, Your son has done a bang-up job driving this robot. We do have liability insurance and we may need it this year!

I just hope he doesn't carry his robot driving skills into his Durango. I understand a lot of cars in MH have been "swerve driving" on the icy roads lately.

Clayton's very excited about his senior robotics season. He really enjoyed the build season and driver tryouts.

Thanks to all the Bomb Squad mentors for all you've done.

Good luck and see you in Atlanta!