21-01-2009 02:52

ZInventor

Re: pic: The Carl Bot

well, let's see... over 60 inches, things other than the rover wheeels are touching the ground, possibly over 120 lbs...

i think the carl bot may need some improvements...

lol, jk... nice proto

-Z

21-01-2009 02:56

fordchrist675

Re: pic: The Carl Bot

LOL I agree we are moving forward, and Carl is a good prototype. haha That would definitely be funny to see. but not possible

21-01-2009 02:57

fordchrist675

Re: pic: The Carl Bot

Good luck this year.

21-01-2009 08:28

XXShadowXX

Re: pic: The Carl Bot

one thing
SAFETY GLASSES?!?

21-01-2009 10:08

Hellfeier675

Re: pic: The Carl Bot

haha there were no tools running in the shop don't worry ;p he should still be wearing them though.

21-01-2009 12:44

XXShadowXX

Re: pic: The Carl Bot

We have a safety line in our build shop, if your beyond the line (green paint on a concert floor) you should have safety glasses on. Its a good practice to get into if the machines are running or not, because it will become second nature.

21-01-2009 21:36

NorviewsVeteran

Re: pic: The Carl Bot

Carl was the name of our FVC bot last year (when it was still vex). This one seems to be a more advanced, hybrid style design. Interesting.

21-01-2009 22:23

DonRotolo

Re: pic: The Carl Bot

Hmm, I think we're going to have to ask FIRST about that, since we didn't get a Carl in our Kit...

21-01-2009 22:34

fordchrist675

Re: pic: The Carl Bot

Lol, its like cracker jacks except more advanced prizes

22-01-2009 17:50

amariealbrecht

Re: pic: The Carl Bot

haha oh carl what a robot you make...

27-01-2009 11:37

Kimmeh

Re: pic: The Carl Bot

Except for the fact that it's made out of tape. And it's a BLUE line. To add to it, there's a container with safety glasses right by the line. The only flaw with our system is when people are doing something with the robot and it's before the line. Many a mentor (and student) have forgotten their safety glasses while standing inches away from the robot.

Imagine: Just got the camera to work the day before. Robot in one room. Driver in another.
Driver: I should bring the controls out here.
Mentor?: You've got a camera!
Driver: You're right, I do! It's good practice!
Robot is driven into table leg...

27-01-2009 11:45

smurfgirl

Re: pic: The Carl Bot

That's a great idea. (:
I remember the suggestions people made of me being the bot, because I'm short... but it didn't work in 07 because I couldn't reach the top row of the rack.