28-02-2011 17:11

rabridges

Re: pic: 694 StuyPulse 2011

That is a Xcellent design, Looks like you get all three levels.

28-02-2011 17:26

coldfusion1279

Re: pic: 694 StuyPulse 2011

Ever since 2008, I genuinely look forward to seeing the robot that 694 puts on the field each year. There is something familiar about their team, and the quality the build; an 'it' factor that I can't quite describe. Thanks for the picture, looking forward to dueling in NYC.



Mike

28-02-2011 17:35

CalTran

Re: pic: 694 StuyPulse 2011

That touch sensor idea is intriguing. If I happen to see you at some point this Competition season, I'll have to check it out. Good luck at your regionals.

28-02-2011 17:43

Chris is me

Re: pic: 694 StuyPulse 2011

Is that a hockey stick for your arm?

They look great, but it looks like it's quite noticeably deflecting. You might have more success with a stiffer material.

Otherwise, looks great.

28-02-2011 18:04

jblay

Re: pic: 694 StuyPulse 2011

Its actually a long piece of fiberglass that is painted red. The problem in the photo isn't the material of the arm. When this photo was taken we had a weaker hinge in our arm that was pending. We have replaced it with a more heavy duty one and it is now much better. Another problem in this photo was that one of the gas springs is actually stronger than the other because a 50 looks a lot like a 60. We have since fixed that problem and it is not warping sideways. At least through all that we learned that the fiberglass can take some force. We have been very pleased with the material.

I'll try to get some photos of it and post them but its basically just a limit switch at the back of our claw and when its triggered it turns on a bright light on the top of our bot.

Thanks for the kind words. I get a similar feeling about your bots. Your designs are always very unique and awesome. Ever since we aligned in Trenton in 08 I've been watching cold fusion and I was very pleased to find out that you guys were attending NY this year.

28-02-2011 19:05

bubba2053571

Re: pic: 694 StuyPulse 2011

Kinda looks like your bot from last year.

28-02-2011 21:02

jblay

Re: pic: 694 StuyPulse 2011

It'll look even more similar once the eyes go on it during practice day at NY. Hopefully it can perform in a similar manner as last year at NY.

01-03-2011 04:58

ks_mumupsi

Re: pic: 694 StuyPulse 2011

I was wondering when id see stuypulse...

good to see you guys up (I should be at NYC, hopefully), but good luck guys looks good so far..

01-03-2011 15:19

jblay

Re: pic: 694 StuyPulse 2011

If you do end up going to NYC our team among others would be happy to adopt you for the day. A few of us are going to Trenton on Saturday, I can't wait to check out your bot up close.

01-03-2011 22:07

dipmeinaluminum

Re: pic: 694 StuyPulse 2011

very nice.
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