20-02-2010 00:22

Ian Curtis

Re: pic: Team 241 2010 robot: Freedom 8

I'm pretty sure the capsule was named Freedom 7. Did you add one just for kicks?

Is that a ramp/hanger, or just superstructure for the sake of superstructure?

20-02-2010 00:33

Dantvman27

Re: pic: Team 241 2010 robot: Freedom 8

yes we added the 1 so it would be different

its main purpose is to deflect balls coming back into play via the ball return and block long shots it was originally going to house our lifting mechanism but needed to slim down so the winch had to go

20-02-2010 00:49

CrashTestPilot

Re: pic: Team 241 2010 robot: Freedom 8

Yep, I think there will be plenty of teams that built an all around robot that is overweight will be looking for things to remove. Winch is fairly heavy for compared to the potential point value it may generate.

20-02-2010 08:34

NorviewsVeteran

Re: pic: Team 241 2010 robot: Freedom 8

does that sign say "no lame parents?"

20-02-2010 10:13

Dantvman27

Re: pic: Team 241 2010 robot: Freedom 8

No Lame Projects

20-02-2010 16:49

BEEKMAN

Re: pic: Team 241 2010 robot: Freedom 8

when i saw your robot at the unvailing, you bumper material did not look up to par.

the rules say:

I dont think your spandex like material is permitted, but like i said last night, I may be wrong.....I hust highly recomend replacing them

20-02-2010 17:26

Dantvman27

Re: pic: Team 241 2010 robot: Freedom 8

i'm sure they are, same stuff we used before and i don't think the rules have changed that much, and on the official inspection sheet it did not seem as if they were in violation of the rules as they were written there


Here's what the inspection sheet says

Must use a durable fabric cover for the noodles <R07.E>


So as long as they don't think our material will rip, which it won't, we are fine

20-02-2010 21:59

EricH

Re: pic: Team 241 2010 robot: Freedom 8

The rule is "rugged" and "smooth"; the inspection sheet is "durable".

If Spandex can hold up to FRC-style contact, it passes. If it tears, then it's simply a lesson learned as it gets repaired or replaced.

20-02-2010 23:26

polehead3

Re: pic: Team 241 2010 robot: Freedom 8

nice ball avoidence system

21-02-2010 10:07

boomergeek

Re: pic: Team 241 2010 robot: Freedom 8

The material used is much better described as a heavyweight strong satin than a "spandex-like" material. There is no stretch to it at all. It is strong enough to hold substantial weight on a single staple and (to my knowledge) has never ripped during assembly nor any matches nor when people improper try to lift our robots by the bumpers. It resists everything but the sharpest scissors.

We could probably use 3 inch wide strip of it as a winch strap.