01-02-2007 12:37

sdcantrell56

Re: pic: Sparky 384's Mecanums!

THis thing is absolutely beautiful. How much does it weigh and how much weight did all of the cheeseholing take off. Also I'm assuming that it is powdercoated. AMAZING

01-02-2007 12:42

lukevanoort

Re: pic: Sparky 384's Mecanums!

Looks like Sparky 8 is going to be another very effective, and good looking robot. I look forward to seeing it at VCU, but playing against it... well, thats a whole other story....

01-02-2007 12:54

Alan Anderson

Re: pic: Sparky 384's Mecanums!

Sweet!

I don't see any feedback on the wheels. Are you planning to have talented drivers controlling it "open loop" without computer assistance?

01-02-2007 13:08

Joe Matt

Re: pic: Sparky 384's Mecanums!

I'm guessing the flag will be removed before competition?

01-02-2007 13:15

Mike o.

Re: pic: Sparky 384's Mecanums!

That is one beautiful robot. I cant wait to see them at VCU this year. Yall have done such a great job, and it is so great to see such great collaboration coming together. I only wish I could have been there for it all. Great job guys, and keep up the amazing work.

01-02-2007 15:59

RedJacket1793

Re: pic: Sparky 384's Mecanums!

Holee S***! nice 'bot framebase.

Oh, FYI, Spanky is no more, replaced by Ace

-Charles Raitt, Chief Electrician and Jack-of-all-Trades, Team 1793, VCU region

02-02-2007 12:30

RKElectricalman

Re: pic: Sparky 384's Mecanums!

the frame after being cheeseholed, was 10lbs.. and before you ask? 17lbs!
we lost 7lbs from all the cheesholing, and it's still very structurally sound. And, yes, has been powdercoated, and the blue is a lot more brilliant in person. You're gonna love it even more at VCU under the bright lights.

We're still thinking over that, but yes it seems likely we're going to be using a "talented" driver to make those crazy arcs, that he's gotten so good at. We are including some closed loop programming for the mechanism, and autonomous mode of course

Actually Joe, we're planning on replacing our red/blue flag used for the designation of alliance, with the American flag. It's our new way of pychin' people out.


Thanks for the feedback!

02-02-2007 13:05

Rikit

Re: pic: Sparky 384's Mecanums!

Very pretty frame; looks very solid.
Can you climb a ramp? What's your clearance?

02-02-2007 14:09

Crebb

Re: pic: Sparky 384's Mecanums!

Clearance is between 1-3/4" and 2", so it should be able to climb just about any ramp.

02-02-2007 14:56

ggoldman

Re: pic: Sparky 384's Mecanums!

Very nice! Good work Sparky Team!

I am very impressed on the paint job on the mecannums! Orange Mec. wheels spinning in the blue frame would be cool.

I look forward to giving you all a place to 'park' at the compeition!

04-02-2007 09:18

wilsonmw04

Re: pic: Sparky 384's Mecanums!

You think it looks nice... Trying seeing it in action. It's truly awesome.

07-02-2007 21:59

sporno

Re: pic: Sparky 384's Mecanums!

if only someone had pink mec wheels

08-02-2007 07:49

RoboMadi

Re: pic: Sparky 384's Mecanums!

Way to Go Sparky!
Looking forward to see you guys at VCU

Always a good bot and well rounded chairmans team

Imad

13-02-2007 07:49

Metalhugginman

Re: pic: Sparky 384's Mecanums!

Awsome looking machine, which is traditional from your team. However, why blue paint? The Sparkies of the past have always been orange haven't they? Anyway, we look forward to seeing you at VCU. Good luck to everyone this year!

13-02-2007 10:08

Billfred

Re: pic: Sparky 384's Mecanums!

I recall their robots being both. Their '05 robot seems to confirm it: http://flickr.com/photos/billfred/39027483/

(Of course, as a Gamecock, I much prefer the blue over the orange.)

13-02-2007 10:57

Leo M

Re: pic: Sparky 384's Mecanums!

Sparky 1 was blue with an orange fireball.
Sparky 2.0, 3.0, 4, & 5 were bare aluminum with some "non-functional decorations".
Sparky 6 was a dark orange powder coat.
Sparky 7 was bright orange.

You have only seen PART of Sparky 8.

Stay tuned.....