18-02-2005 00:38

Greg Perkins

Re: pic: Team 25's Latest Machine

thats one sexy bot guys, mad props to you

18-02-2005 01:31

Michael Corsetto

Re: pic: Team 25's Latest Machine

Very cool you guys, I really like the wheels. No ones gonna push you
around this year.

One question: Is that groove at the end your tetra manipulator? If so, please elaborate on how it works

Good luck!

18-02-2005 02:14

Dan-o

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Wow, that is one hot bot. Drive train looks very similar to that of 2003. And if it is.... I pity the fool.... Congrats on a bot well done.

18-02-2005 03:02

SteveO

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Very nice, I like it lots. Tell me about your arm and gripper. It looks like there is much more than meets the eye.

18-02-2005 06:28

Mike Schroeder

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Its our 2003 system on steroids


yes the groove is our tetra manipulator and we primarily use it to scoop tetras from the Auto loader


there really isnt more than what you see, its a 3 segment pully driven mast ( similar to the design of our 2000 robot)with a shoulder joint similar to our 2004 robot

the Van Door motor control the spindle of the mast and the Nippon Desno Motor controls the shoulder


Keep the qustions commin

18-02-2005 06:53

Rich Kressly

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It lives ...

18-02-2005 07:19

Michael Leicht

Re: pic: Team 25's Latest Machine

bravo to team 25 looks like a beast.

what is the cute robots name?

what about evil machine 1.3v?

18-02-2005 07:41

Kyle

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That is just awesome, I cant wait to see it on the field., what is the final weight?

18-02-2005 08:03

Stephen Kowski

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suhweeeet.....but does the front arm run into the extrusion when it extends forward, or how does that work cause you can extend forward 40 degrees?

18-02-2005 08:10

Wayne C.

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Drive train is similar but only stronger and of similar speed (see other pics from last week). The drive train is modular and the transmission weighs about 1/4 lb. It flies. When FIRST gave us 4 CIMs this year it was like a dream come true. We had it all worked out to run with Fisher Price motors as the second set (our guys design and prototype all year to improve our previous designs). The 4 CIMs made the alignment of the RPMs and such ideal.

Today we get all the sensors in and up and running. Also some last minute wiring and programming. At last weight we were 2-3 lbs under and we may look to add some weight to bring it up to 120. Our school is off today and Monday so we have the next 4 days to train and program. We've never had such time.

Anyway- off to the school to get back to work.

WC

18-02-2005 08:12

Bharat Nain

Re: pic: Team 25's Latest Machine

We are just about a pound or two underweight. The groove in the arm helps hold the tetra in place. By the way, the arm is the front of the robot, not the back.

18-02-2005 08:16

Wayne C.

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the front arm nests above the extrusion and has an elbow so we can withdraw into the footprint of the robot if needed. And that tower goes up over 12 feet in an amazingly smooth motion. We thought pallet loader when we designed this one.

We tried loading the arm and extending full up and out to see if it would tip if we shoved it. It didn't budge, even when inclined forward over 40 degrees.

We also find we can lift and cap at least 2 stacked tetras at a time if we want- from the floor if necessary. And Corey our driver handles it like a pro.

WC

18-02-2005 12:21

team222badbrad

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Yup can't wait to see you in the heat of competition!

Too bad I'm not able to drive this year

So who can push who?

Can you push us or can we push you?

That yet remains to be answered...

18-02-2005 12:36

Billfred

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This is one of those machines I can't wait to see at Palmetto.

(writes down on list)

18-02-2005 15:17

slickguy2007

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wow... great job guys. like leicht asked, does this cute thing have a name yet? how is autonomous looking for you guys? (i will fear you even more if you guys can place the tetras during autonomous mode) looks like 25 is going for the title this year and it doesn't look like they are planning on holding back at all...


GO 1403!!!

24-02-2005 14:25

nuggetsyl

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what would you think would be a good name

27-02-2005 00:12

Frank L.

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Once again...you guys have set the benchmark....I am excited that you are headed to Palmetto...we are planning a good regional...great field...hope to have a chance to play with again...just as we did in 2003 Nationals.

01-03-2005 12:51

Corey Balint

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A few more updates on what we can do:

Top speed is 14.4 FPS
Pushed(what our engineers said to be) an 800 pound table
Lifts up to 14 feet
Can lift 2/3 tetras at once
Drivers are insane, not crazy
Can stack about 12 on the center goal
8-10 Second load/cap time
and after vigorous testing, it seems that the easiet way to tip it, would be to physically lift it and throw it down.

And any name suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

01-03-2005 17:10

Wayne C.

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Aroon- fear if you want...... you'll see in 3 weeks

WC

01-03-2005 17:18

Tom Bottiglieri

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I really hope we are in the same division at Nationals..

Corey seems to think your robot can push us, or some nonsense like that

01-03-2005 17:25

JVN

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Corey,
I'd be more impressed if you mentioned the coefficient of friction of the table feet, and of the surface it rests on.

I bet my robot can tow a truck (in neutral)

John

(at least you didn't say: "we pushed the biggest kid on the team around!")

01-03-2005 17:31

Corey Balint

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HAHAHA-I knew you would say that. Im really not that sure though, this happened one night, after we had left and they(engineers) were fooling around with it. The only description i could really give, its a typical workbench and a floor you would expect in a typical shop room.