23-02-2009 08:48

Alex Cormier

Re: pic: Team 2166- Bluebot Kirby

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

Re: pic: Team 2166- Bluebot Kirby

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

Re: pic: Team 2166- Bluebot Kirby

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

Re: pic: Team 2166- Bluebot Kirby

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.

The width of the dumper is actually 25" wide, the same as the diameter of the poles on the trailer. With some accurate driving, we should improve the percentage of scored balls.

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.

23-02-2009 12:39

Alex Cormier

Re: pic: Team 2166- Bluebot Kirby

Have you contacted FIRST about it? I still see you guys listed on the team list.

23-02-2009 13:54

Ian Curtis

Re: pic: Team 2166- Bluebot Kirby

Where does one get a job as a professional aluminum welder?

23-02-2009 15:47

Johnny

Re: pic: Team 2166- Bluebot Kirby

What did your team use to space your belting?

23-02-2009 15:53

Akash Rastogi

Re: pic: Team 2166- Bluebot Kirby

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

Re: pic: Team 2166- Bluebot Kirby

2" abs pipe fit perfectly over 2" aluminum tubing.

I didn't think anyone would be interested in seeing our bot until I saw you asking Karthik for a pic, so I threw this together.

23-02-2009 17:48

ttldomination

Re: pic: Team 2166- Bluebot Kirby

*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

Re: pic: Team 2166- Bluebot Kirby

good robot. large amount of balls at once will give you an advantage. nicely done!

25-02-2009 22:53

MDiff

Re: pic: Team 2166- Bluebot Kirby

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

Re: pic: Team 2166- Bluebot Kirby

It would be great to have you in Waterloo. I was impressed when I saw your robot running at 1114's shop, and even more impressed now that I have seen it in action.
Hopefully you can make the switch.

26-02-2009 01:08

BenB

Re: pic: Team 2166- Bluebot Kirby

Nope, no camera. We're working on traction control on a kitbot right now. I'll be happy to get that working.

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.

26-02-2009 01:23

J Flex 188

Re: pic: Team 2166- Bluebot Kirby

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!

26-02-2009 02:16

Woodworker88

Re: pic: Team 2166- Bluebot Kirby

The welder who did all of 114's frames is a certified aerospace welder who does primarily aluminum, stainless, titanium, and exotics, all TIG, some inert atmosphere stuff. He does alot of contract work for NASA and alot of the other aerospace and electronics firms in the SF Bay Area

11-03-2009 18:01

DevDebie2200

Re: pic: Team 2166- Bluebot Kirby

Very nice. What makes up the belts and how are the rollers constructed?

See you at Waterloo!