03-03-2010 19:09

Salbert

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Golly, this is the first ramp bot I've seen besides ours (MARS 1523)!!! Fantastic!

Now our ramp is a bit steeper and comes off the side. It also raises to 22" with pneumatics, so besides one robot using the ramp to get onto the platform, a second robot can just stay on top of us as long as it's touching the platform.

Does your ramp go high enough to get 2 more points for a robot sitting on top of you?

03-03-2010 19:20

Captain banana

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Are you going to let a robot climb on top of you or use it as a take off ramp?

03-03-2010 19:33

Dancin103

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Wait I'm a bit confused? It looks good though.

Cass

03-03-2010 20:12

fordchrist675

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Okay. It is a ramp for letting other robots to drive up on and get onto the platform or either make it easier for them to lift themselves up. As well as having them up above the platform. To get the extra points. Its plainted the way it is, because those teams who have line following well we modeled it after the field. And it works for our line detection so we are really trying to make it as easy as possible.

And mr. 1523 MORT can you please send me a picture of your robot?

03-03-2010 21:39

Tarzan19

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That is a really intense robot design guys. way to go, way to think out of the box.

04-03-2010 02:07

Chris is me

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If it works, I'm scrapping my hanging arm and building a ramp on top of my robot

Nice job. Are you concerned about the width at all?

04-03-2010 02:18

Akash Rastogi

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Originally Posted by fordchrist675 And mr. 1523 MORT can you please send me a picture of your robot?

04-03-2010 02:36

Michael Corsetto

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Originally Posted by Chris is me If it works, I'm scrapping my hanging arm and building a ramp on top of my robot Nice job. Are you concerned about the width at all?

04-03-2010 09:16

Dancin103

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Originally Posted by fordchrist675 Okay. It is a ramp for letting other robots to drive up on and get onto the platform or either make it easier for them to lift themselves up. As well as having them up above the platform. To get the extra points. Its plainted the way it is, because those teams who have line following well we modeled it after the field. And it works for our line detection so we are really trying to make it as easy as possible. And mr. 1523 MORT can you please send me a picture of your robot?

04-03-2010 12:40

fordchrist675

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Originally Posted by Michael Corsetto When I saw it at the Fembots' scrimmage, the edge of their ramps were literally right on the FRAME PERIMETER. And with those raised edges, it'll be hard for teams to drive off of. Looks good, how did modifying those bumper mounts go?

04-03-2010 12:48

fordchrist675

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Originally Posted by Akash Rastogi Me= confused Lol

04-03-2010 14:21

Salbert

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Originally Posted by fordchrist675 Okay. It is a ramp for letting other robots to drive up on and get onto the platform or either make it easier for them to lift themselves up. As well as having them up above the platform. To get the extra points. Its plainted the way it is, because those teams who have line following well we modeled it after the field. And it works for our line detection so we are really trying to make it as easy as possible. And mr. 1523 MORT can you please send me a picture of your robot?

04-03-2010 14:59

Swampdude

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Originally Posted by Salbert Absolutely! Here's a few: here, here, here, and here. Swamp 179 had a little trouble going up because they were front heavy, but when they turned around, they were fine going up. Drivers, if you plan on going up a ramp, make sure you aren't too front or top heavy.

04-03-2010 15:04

Mahekp15

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Nice one of my team members/ friend thought of this! its really a nice to see on a robot.

04-03-2010 18:41

fordchrist675

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Glad to think people had it in their minds whether in the back or front. I'm just glad it's being received well. We feel this is one of our best robots yet and we are planning to prove it.

08-03-2010 06:49

578robotsrock

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I saw a similar ramp bot at the FLR

08-03-2010 15:13

fordchrist675

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Originally Posted by 578robotsrock I saw a similar ramp bot at the FLR

08-03-2010 15:28

Josh Goodman

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I don't remember anyone actually climbing it unfortunately, but it was a very sturdy ramp (with a sweet wrong way sign on it!). Team 1518 I believe if you're interested.

PS: I expect to see the word Coopertition™ trademarked the next time you use it.

Just kidding.

08-03-2010 15:39

Foster

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Team 2053 TigerTronics had one at FLR. Our team (1640) tried it on the practice ramp, but we didn't have the traction (pic) to push up over the bar and onto the platform.

They deployed it on the field but as far as I know they didn't have any takers.

It was a solid ramp with anti-slip tape, but the robot needed some momentum to get up and over. With 1" to spare on each side it would take some fine driving to make it work.

They are going to Cleveland, so they may get it to work then. We were pleased to get asked by them to practice on it.

11-03-2010 13:07

fordchrist675

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Originally Posted by Foster Team 2053 TigerTronics had one at FLR. Our team (1640) tried it on the practice ramp, but we didn't have the traction (pic) to push up over the bar and onto the platform. They deployed it on the field but as far as I know they didn't have any takers. It was a solid ramp with anti-slip tape, but the robot needed some momentum to get up and over. With 1" to spare on each side it would take some fine driving to make it work. They are going to Cleveland, so they may get it to work then. We were pleased to get asked by them to practice on it.

11-03-2010 21:49

Kevin Sevcik

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Son, you might wanna check what yer feedin' that ramp a' yers. It's lookin' a might scrawny. I mean, I don't wanna brag or nuthin', but we grow'em a bit bigger here in Texas...

FRC 57 Ramp Demo

Or you can see the system in action (sort of) at the Bayou Regional. Footage at 5:30..

Bayou Regional Day 3

Yes, we did just miss that hang. Cables weren't entirely even and one bottomed out before the other. We've taking care of that for Lone Star, though, so everyone better watch out.

12-03-2010 00:24

fordchrist675

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Originally Posted by Kevin Sevcik Son, you might wanna check what yer feedin' that ramp a' yers. It's lookin' a might scrawny. I mean, I don't wanna brag or nuthin', but we grow'em a bit bigger here in Texas... FRC 57 Ramp Demo Or you can see the system in action (sort of) at the Bayou Regional. Footage at 5:30.. Bayou Regional Day 3 Yes, we did just miss that hang. Cables weren't entirely even and one bottomed out before the other. We've taking care of that for Lone Star, though, so everyone better watch out.