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Team 2166 presents Bluebot Kirby
Video: http://vimeo.com/3331402
We chose to follow our simplicity trend again this year. The pick-up and dump mechanism is comprised of 2 conveyor belts and 9 rollers. Each conveyor is driven by a CIM. We use a 'hood' at the top to contain the balls which is controlled by pneumatics. We are able cram 23 balls in the conveyors, but 15-18 is a more realistic fit. We can 'shoot' the balls about 1-2 ft. The cardboard guides and electrical tape will be replaced with lexan.
We visited 1114s shop the third weekend to pick up some parts they machined for us with nothing more than a design for our drive train. They helped us get the ball rolling by providing us with a solid concept design. The robot was quickly designed, modeled and built in the following 3 weeks. Aside from welding, our robot was entirely built in 1114s shop during the 5th and 6th weekend. The students on 1114 were always there to lend a helping hand, which was a huge help given the limited number 2166 students able to attend. The Simbots taught the students on 2166 how to use several of their machines and also provided a hand completing our bot when needed .
Team 2166 cant thank Simbotics enough for all their help this year. I cant imagine what our robot would be without your help. Karthik, I am absolutely amazed by the organization in your team. Your students are all extremely motivated and talented. Its no wonder you guys have such great success.
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23-02-2009 08:48
Alex Cormier
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Excellent looking robot there! I saw something in the video I just have to point out! Is that the only time that 1114 will not be moving and able to be scored on? 
See ya at FLR guys and gals.
23-02-2009 08:58
Tom I
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Looks very good!
The pneumatic door to control when you dump should proove to be very useful.
The only thing i'd be concerned about is the width of your dumper, it doesnt get all the balls in accuratly... but i guess you'll be fine by the sheer number of balls you guys can move!
Good luck!
23-02-2009 09:51
Rich Olivera
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NICE!
You know, since the game was announced, I have always thought a design like this seemed to be the perfect mix of simplicity and practicality. You guys will no doubt help to prove me right. I like how neat and clean everything is. I can only hope someday my team will have a welded frame that nice. Good luck!
23-02-2009 12:29
BenB
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Originally Posted by Alex Cormier
See ya at FLR guys and gals.
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Originally Posted by Tom I
The only thing i'd be concerned about is the width of your dumper, it doesnt get all the balls in accuratly
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Originally Posted by Rich Olivera
I like how neat and clean everything is. I can only hope someday my team will have a welded frame that nice.
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23-02-2009 12:39
Alex Cormier
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Originally Posted by 2166BlueBotics
Unfortunately we had to pull out of Rochester because we weren't able to afford transportation/accommodations. We're in the process of switch into Waterloo, hopefully we are successful.
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23-02-2009 13:54
Ian Curtis
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Originally Posted by 2166BlueBotics
We have been very fortunate to have a professional welded on staff at our school for the past 3 years. He kind of over does it on the welds too, so our frame is indestructible, at least in this years low impact game. I never realized the quality of the welds until I heard the responses over the past 3 weeks.
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23-02-2009 15:47
Johnny
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What did your team use to space your belting?
23-02-2009 15:53
Akash Rastogi
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Yay I was waiting for you guys to post something. Looks like a pretty solid bot.
Maybe we'll make a run for Einstein again in Atlanta this year. 
Best of luck guys.
23-02-2009 17:25
BenB
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Originally Posted by Johnny
What did your team use to space your belting?
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Originally Posted by Akash Rastogi
Yay I was waiting for you guys to post something.
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23-02-2009 17:48
ttldomination
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*VERY* nice robot. Nice storage space and nice dumping speed. With better traction control, you definitely have an award winning robot.
23-02-2009 18:28
Kush
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good robot. large amount of balls at once will give you an advantage. nicely done!
25-02-2009 22:53
MDiff
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that's a nice spewing bot 
do you have a camera on it?
(music choice for video xD)
25-02-2009 23:13
B - Morris
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Originally Posted by 2166BlueBotics
Unfortunately we had to pull out of Rochester because we weren't able to afford transportation/accommodations. We're in the process of switch into Waterloo, hopefully we are successful.
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Hopefully you can make the switch.
26-02-2009 01:08
BenB
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Originally Posted by MDiff
do you have a camera on it?
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Originally Posted by B - Morris
Hopefully you can make the switch.
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26-02-2009 01:23
J Flex 188
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Might be worth it to contact some of the teams from Toronto that are going to FLR (188, 1241 come top of mind just to name a few) and see if there are ways to get transportation costs down. At the same time, if hotel costs are a problem, you could try contacting Rochester area teams and see if there are ways to be billeted some how, there are a lot of big name teams down there with big hearts and I'm sure they they would be more than willing to try and help out.
I hope it works out!
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Originally Posted by 2166BlueBotics
We are still waiting for a reply from FIRST. We can only send one student to Waterloo (due to March Break commitments), but its better then nothing. Unfortunately FIRST has refused us a refund, I hope they at least let us make the switch. If it works out, it'll be an interesting event with only a student and coach, hopefully a few more kids become available.
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26-02-2009 02:16
Woodworker88
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Originally Posted by iCurtis
Where does one get a job as a professional aluminum welder?
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11-03-2009 18:01
DevDebie2200
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Very nice. What makes up the belts and how are the rollers constructed?
See you at Waterloo!
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