11-02-2006 04:19

sanddrag

Re: pic: 195 Drive Base

Absolutely beautiful. Looks like a 4 speed with plastic gearbox plates. What is the frame made out of? How much does it currently weigh in this configuration? What was your reasoning for going with tracks/belts?

11-02-2006 07:34

i_am_Doug

Re: pic: 195 Drive Base

*shivers* Haven't I seen you in my dreams?

Nice placement. I give it a 9/10.
Neatness*unlike the rat home's like in some robots..)*9/10
color....10/10 nice looking blue. was that airbrushed?

And im really loveing the frame design.

I like what you have going on so far. like sanddrag asked; why did you go with the tread design?

11-02-2006 09:05

Alex Cormier

Re: pic: 195 Drive Base

The tranny is a 2 speed as said in the description of the photo.

11-02-2006 10:33

Tom Bottiglieri

Re: pic: 195 Drive Base

As Alex said, this is a the 2-speed version of the plastic 4-speed blind shifter. The 4-speed worked very well for us last year, so we decided to use the same basic design again, we just didn't need all 4 speeds. High: 10.5 ft/s Low: 4.5 ft/s

The frame is made out of 9 ply Baltic birch plywood. That stuff is amazing. It has a strength:weight ratio that is out of this world. And its cheap, easy to make, and makes electronics mounting a breeze.

With no batteries, this frame weighs 74 pounds.

We have been using belts since before I was even on the team. I suppose I can say we've got it down to somewhat of a science.

11-02-2006 10:41

Alex Cormier

Re: pic: 195 Drive Base

Once again, it's impressive. Can't wait to see it all together. Where ya guys headed?

11-02-2006 11:41

Tom Bottiglieri

Re: pic: 195 Drive Base

Winter Warzone, UTC Regional, Championship Event.

11-02-2006 18:51

Kim Masi

Re: pic: 195 Drive Base

I really like the design...to me, it almost look like an animation...I mean, it an just be my tired eyes....however, its really neat, cant wait to see what the rest looks like...I really like the color, too.

11-02-2006 23:28

Rick TYler

Re: pic: 195 Drive Base

Hey! You better be careful, you know how that plywood bursts into flames!

(Nice robot. Really. It looks great.)

12-02-2006 00:21

Dan Petrovic

Re: pic: 195 Drive Base

Wow, that looks really nice!

Let's hope the chassis doesn't take up all of the weight.

12-02-2006 00:28

BoyWithCape195

Re: pic: 195 Drive Base

Its 74 pounds for what you see in the picture, not just the frame. This gives us a solid 46 pounds for any appendages.

12-02-2006 00:31

sanddrag

Re: pic: 195 Drive Base

For me, that's far too much weight for a drive base, but that's me.

12-02-2006 01:26

Rick TYler

Re: pic: 195 Drive Base

Really? I see a full set of drive components, pneumatics, electronics, and the chassis with 45 pounds available for the game system. The weight sounds good to me.

14-02-2006 17:21

Tom Bottiglieri

Re: pic: 195 Drive Base

We were able to go up and get some practice at RAGE's facility last night.

Here's the clip...

14-02-2006 17:24

Greg Marra

Re: pic: 195 Drive Base

Solid.

All we have been able to determine so far is that our 2005 robot does not like going up ramps. Our attempts to push it up using its own arm resulted in it tipping backwards.

14-02-2006 18:07

Jeff Rodriguez

Re: pic: 195 Drive Base

I got to see their work in person last night. Wow! Very smooth, very fast, very nice! 195 knows how to do treads and do them right.
Plus, I heard that a periscope goes on top.
Good job guys.

14-02-2006 18:39

evelyn1503

Re: pic: 195 Drive Base

looks solid but hevey

14-02-2006 22:30

Scott Shaw 237

Re: pic: 195 Drive Base

Looks great like always! Can't wait to see and compete with 195 at UTC this year. They should have a strong contention as always, and I just can't wait. Looking very nice guys.

14-02-2006 22:33

Rick TYler

Re: pic: 195 Drive Base

What makes you think it's heavy?

14-02-2006 22:41

Chriszuma

Re: pic: 195 Drive Base

Very, very nice drive base you've got there.
I noticed that little lcd-adorned box in the corner. What, pray tell, is that to be used for?

Also, what's up with the camera? Did you modify it to look more scifi-robotic?

15-02-2006 00:10

Jon K.

Re: pic: 195 Drive Base

Wow, now I am really mad that I went to build our robot versus going to the facility to watch that in action. That looks real nice guys can't wait to see the whole thing(maybe/hopefully Saturday)

15-02-2006 06:57

Tom Bottiglieri

Re: pic: 195 Drive Base

You haven't long to wait my friend. Saturday it will be.

15-02-2006 09:16

phrontist

Re: pic: 195 Drive Base

That is a pivoting ultrasonic range sensor, not a camera.

15-02-2006 12:53

Heretic121

Re: pic: 195 Drive Base

wow... smooth... smooth turning... smooth shifting... just amazing like always...

great job guys!!! see you at utc!!!

16-02-2006 12:50

Gabe Salas Jr.

Re: pic: 195 Drive Base

Nice clean, and solid design. Good to see it handles well with treads!