Team 423 Presents

[Ari423]

For the first time, The Simple Machines has made a reveal video!

You can find it at https://youtu.be/2jb6QCIrkJo.

Here's some specs for our robot (copied from our website):

​~80 lbs, 14" tall

Drive & Chassis:
Custom-built chassis out of riveted 1x1" and 1x2" square tubing
Drivetrain sides attached to chassis by 2 bolts for easy maintenance
6x 8" VexPro wheels or 4x 10" pneumatic wheels and 2x 6" pneumatic wheels
4 CIMs @ 7.75 or 9.67 ft/s
Can cross category B, D, and low bar defenses with only drivetrain
Electronics mounted on vertical panels for easy access

Arm:
Roller @ end made from 8 VersaWheels, geared to 2.2 rps w/ 1 CIM
Polycord running along arm to intake boulders
Arm actuated by 1 miniCIM @ 450:1 reduction through worm gearbox
Strong enough to lift front of chassis to help with crossing defenses
Can be used to cross category A defenses

Climber: on the way

Defensive Wall: on the way

Sensors:
Potentiometer and limit switches for arm position
Encoder for roller speed
Limit switch to automatically stop intake
Camera for driving, picking up balls, and targeting low goal
Gyroscope, accelerometer, and drive encoders


HOW CAN WE HELP YOUR ALLIANCE?
Low goal cycler​
Can cross both defenses in 4/5 categories
Can play effective defense using defensive wall (not shown in video)