20-02-2011 15:05

Chris is me

Re: pic: 2791's robot: Simmons

I'm pretty sure it's named Gene!

Specifications:

• 6 motor single speed drive, geared for about 11 feet per second
• Cantilevered drive wheels driven by 9mm internal belts
• Arm shoulder joint driven by window motor with custom dogged sprocket for post match reset
• Arm made from 2.5" and 2" PVC - telescopes and locks open at match start to reach all three levels at ideal scoring angles
• Pneumatic pinch claw made from 3/4" baltic birch plywood. Base plate made of sheet aluminium with nylon slider attached for effortless ground pickup.
• Minibot deployment (to be attached) self centers in order to ensure pole contact
• Minibot A climbs in under 4 seconds. Minibot B is to be determined...

Our best robot yet. See you at WPI and Connecticut.

Our preship video will be released sometime in the next 24 hours.