14-03-2005 07:07

JohnBoucher

Re: pic: Team 759's Robot

Nice looking robot.
It appears that the candy-stripe "probe" is a worm drive to deliver the tetra. Is that how it works?

14-03-2005 18:16

- Raven -

Re: pic: Team 759's Robot

Yep. That's about it. "Candy stripe"... *chuckles* ...yeah, I suppose that ain't a bad description.

14-03-2005 19:05

oljomo

Re: pic: Team 759's Robot

Hi

For any that want to see our inventor entry, (with pics of the cad and real robot) is up (one whole hour before the deadline, and its midnight over here) at
www.systemetric.org/CAD/index.php

oljomo

14-03-2005 19:49

JohnBoucher

Re: pic: Team 759's Robot

I really think it's cool. Nice visual touch. I'm looking forwarding to seeing some video of it in action. How fast is the rotation and can you control the speed?

14-03-2005 21:42

sanddrag

Re: pic: Team 759's Robot

Hehe, you reminded me of that song "Candy Shop" You should make it your team song.

15-03-2005 05:41

Denman

Re: pic: Team 759's Robot

Right some stats:

Weight : Unknown(rather ,i dont know)
Size: Fits in the box by a few inches or so
Features: A secret weapon which is hidden by the polycarb covering.... (hint: Greatly enhances manoverability.)
Lifter which has a rotating "Proboscis" (no idea why its called that) which is powered by a fp motor.
Transmission
CIM with Kitbot gearboxes, with different sprocket on outside
Lifter arm powered by another CIM on a 3rd Kitbox gearbox
Frame : 1/4 inch box Steel (its a 759 tradition)

Any Questions, please ask and i'll try to reply asap