26-01-2009 23:37

sdcantrell56

Re: pic: Team Overdrive's (#2753) 09 frame teaser

That thing looks huge. What are the dimensions on that? It does look incredible. I like that pattern for lightening. It just looks right. Overall that's a great job guys.

Is it 8wd as well with the back wheel direct driven

26-01-2009 23:39

Lowfategg

Re: pic: Team Overdrive's (#2753) 09 frame teaser

Probably just the way I took it, the table is pretty small also.

26-01-2009 23:40

cloud_254

Re: pic: Team Overdrive's (#2753) 09 frame teaser

r u guys making ur bot a crab orientation?

26-01-2009 23:41

Akash Rastogi

Re: pic: Team Overdrive's (#2753) 09 frame teaser

WoW

I know I've seen the pic before....but man, that thing looks BEASTLY. I can't wait to see you guys at Trenton.

Are you guys going to 303's practice field? If so, we'll see you guys there again.

I'm so happy to be able to call these guys the EWCP's rookie leaders.

P.S. Link to that pic with the white board marker in the middle, it puts the size into perspective.

26-01-2009 23:45

meastman

Re: pic: Team Overdrive's (#2753) 09 frame teaser

Looks like a nice, solid frame. Good work.

26-01-2009 23:54

=Martin=Taylor=

Re: pic: Team Overdrive's (#2753) 09 frame teaser

Had you gone with 1/16" wall I suspect you could have equaled the current weight for a fraction of the effort... Of course this is coming from the laziest machinist ever

It does look awesome. I want to see what goes on top!

27-01-2009 00:24

Lowfategg

Re: pic: Team Overdrive's (#2753) 09 frame teaser

True, but I had fun with it and its what I could get from mcmaster on will call in such short notice.

27-01-2009 09:19

Collin Fultz

Re: pic: Team Overdrive's (#2753) 09 frame teaser

It looks great. I do have a question though.

You can make basically this exact same chassis with the kit chassis components in about 1/50th the time. What decision factors pushed you towards making the custom chassis? I'm not trying to critique, as it looks fantastic, I'm just curious.

Thanks!

27-01-2009 09:31

Jimmy Nichols

Re: pic: Team Overdrive's (#2753) 09 frame teaser

Team Overdrive,

Looks Awesome! I missed seeing your FTC team this year at the Ohio Championship. Good luck in your first season of FRC. Maybe Team 1038 will meet up with you in Atlanta.

27-01-2009 09:49

nnfuller

Re: pic: Team Overdrive's (#2753) 09 frame teaser

Well it looks great! You guys never fail to push the envelope even in FTC. To bad we won't get to see each other this year unless we both make it to worlds! (crosses fingers)

27-01-2009 13:59

Lowfategg

Re: pic: Team Overdrive's (#2753) 09 frame teaser

Because when you have the tools why not make a frame like this? We learned a lot making this and we can be proud of it during our competitions. No need to dis the kit frame but I don't really like it (for many reasons).

Also it did not take that long to build and we are using the kit frame as our test bed right now.

27-01-2009 14:09

organman42

Re: pic: Team Overdrive's (#2753) 09 frame teaser

Thats beautiful. I'm sure that it will work great. Good job.

27-01-2009 17:01

Don Wright

Re: pic: Team Overdrive's (#2753) 09 frame teaser

Looks awesome. You should be proud.

Looks 38" x 38" to me... I hope it's just the perspective of the picture...

27-01-2009 18:20

thefro526

Re: pic: Team Overdrive's (#2753) 09 frame teaser

I Have One Thing To Say:

"Team Overdrive - Redefining Baller In 2009"

Seriously, Nice Frame Though. I hope Your Manipulator Looks That Good Too.

27-01-2009 18:43

MishraArtificer

Re: pic: Team Overdrive's (#2753) 09 frame teaser

With this, it's fewer parts to break, as it's one piece as opposed to all the little nuts and bolts in the KOP.
Guys, that thing is GODLY! (drools in envy...)

27-01-2009 18:45

smurfgirl

Re: pic: Team Overdrive's (#2753) 09 frame teaser

That looks awesome! All the people who said to expect great things from you in 09 obviously were telling the truth

27-01-2009 20:14

5n1p3r

Re: pic: Team Overdrive's (#2753) 09 frame teaser

SWEET DUDE! That things huge, finally a new design, and i like to see that your smart about not just smacking on 4 motors (like everyone else) lol

27-01-2009 20:22

jph399

Re: pic: Team Overdrive's (#2753) 09 frame teaser

hey i know i sound stupid
but can somoone tell me what do I click in order to start my own post?????

27-01-2009 20:26

JaneYoung

Re: pic: Team Overdrive's (#2753) 09 frame teaser

To start your own thread?

To start your own thread, go into the forum that you want to create a thread in. Brandon Martus gives some examples on the portal of where you would start a thread. This example is the 'general' forum. Look up in the upper left and you will see a 'new thread' button. Click on that. Make sure that when you type your title of your topic that it is informative and spelled correctly before you post the thread. You can edit your post but you can not edit your title. A mod would have to do that, so be careful with that.

If you want to upload a photo, go into the FAQ and read that as a guide. Photos don't show in the portal right away, they have to go through an approval system. When the photo is approved and shows in the portal, then you can start a thread by clicking on the photo and then follow the new thread process.

27-01-2009 20:31

jph399

Re: pic: Team Overdrive's (#2753) 09 frame teaser

yeah

27-01-2009 20:40

jph399

Re: pic: Team Overdrive's (#2753) 09 frame teaser

Thanks I appreciate it a lot

27-01-2009 20:42

JaneYoung

Re: pic: Team Overdrive's (#2753) 09 frame teaser

Anytime.

28-01-2009 01:49

Lowfategg

Re: pic: Team Overdrive's (#2753) 09 frame teaser

Just so everyone feels better, it is a wide base. Measures 27.5" by 37.5", which gives us .5" for nuts and bolts.

Hopefully everything goes well this year, so far its been a bit slow, but what team does not feel that way.