15-02-2012 12:21

AlecMataloni

Re: pic: Wave Robotics 2826 Shooter Teaser

That shooter looks really awesome! Once again, the sheet metal work is awesome and I really like those wheels. Great job!

What motors do you have running the flywheels?

15-02-2012 12:23

indubitably

Re: pic: Wave Robotics 2826 Shooter Teaser

It's too bad Wisconsin and Midwest are at the same time this year, would love to see the final product in person.

15-02-2012 12:36

safetycap'n111

Re: pic: Wave Robotics 2826 Shooter Teaser

Looks incredible. Hopefully we will see you in St. Louis.

15-02-2012 12:48

J93Wagner

Re: pic: Wave Robotics 2826 Shooter Teaser

Looks like we got beat in the style (and probably functionality) department. Again.

But besides that, I'm curious to know how you guys are going to avoid dead zones at the bottom of the turret because, from what I can see the geometry looks really close to having one.

15-02-2012 14:30

G33k712

Re: pic: Wave Robotics 2826 Shooter Teaser

iconic "Wave-jetted" pieces suitable for a car show.

15-02-2012 14:36

mr.roboto2826

Re: pic: Wave Robotics 2826 Shooter Teaser

We are running 4 RS775 into one gearbox.

15-02-2012 16:50

Jeffy

Re: pic: Wave Robotics 2826 Shooter Teaser

Whoa! It better spin up fast.

Also, I really like the different sized wheels to give it spin. I think it's a better solution than running some at less than full power.

15-02-2012 17:36

Keyreaper

Re: pic: Wave Robotics 2826 Shooter Teaser

This is SOOOOO AWESOME... On a side note... Waterjet?

15-02-2012 17:47

Jamie Kalb

Re: pic: Wave Robotics 2826 Shooter Teaser

Looks excellent!

For the figure-8 polycord wrap, are you doing anything special to limit/prevent the belt from rubbing against itself?

15-02-2012 18:16

mr.roboto2826

Re: pic: Wave Robotics 2826 Shooter Teaser

Close, we laser 90% of our metal, we do have access to water jet but its faster for us to laser.

15-02-2012 20:31

DampRobot

Re: pic: Wave Robotics 2826 Shooter Teaser

I really like that polychord wrap! To get the same effect in our ball intake system, my team went with a chain path that looks a bit like the star trek logo. Your design looks like it is a simpler and better solution.

15-02-2012 21:01

Andrew Zeller

Re: pic: Wave Robotics 2826 Shooter Teaser

From other content that i have seen of your robot, it looks like you have a wide tower (using polycord) that funnels the balls near the top as they enter the shooter. What I am really curious about is how you pick up balls from the ground (if you do) and how well your taller robot goes over the bump, as far as tippiness goes. Overall 2826's robot looks similar to 1716's, and we are excited to see you at the Wisconsin Regional this year.

BTW, will 2826 be at the Sussex Mini Regional this year? We will.

15-02-2012 22:08

cire

Re: pic: Wave Robotics 2826 Shooter Teaser

We should put more fancy curves on our design next year!


Wave: Your shooter looks pretty good, do you have the ability to apply backspin to the ball?

16-02-2012 00:36

XaulZan11

Re: pic: Wave Robotics 2826 Shooter Teaser

I think we have seen the same content and I have same questions. I'm guessing they will have a drop down ball collector or be human loaded (kinda similar to 254 in 2006). If its the later, I hope you plan to shoot from the human player station, as that would be epic! Whatever you plan to do, I'm sure it will be effective.

16-02-2012 04:36

Travis Hoffman

Re: pic: Wave Robotics 2826 Shooter Teaser

Looks outstanding - I'm really looking forward to seeing you guys at Wisconsin!

16-02-2012 08:02

jwfoss

Re: pic: Wave Robotics 2826 Shooter Teaser

It seems like these guys have been building clean, unique machines since their rookie year. It was great stopping by to talk you guys in St. Louis last year. Keep up the good work, looking forward to seeing the completed robot. Good luck this year.

16-02-2012 10:03

Nick Lawrence

Re: pic: Wave Robotics 2826 Shooter Teaser

I look forward to 2826's machines every year. They're always as beautiful as they are capable.

-Nick

16-02-2012 11:03

Tyler Olds

Re: pic: Wave Robotics 2826 Shooter Teaser

Thank you all for the compliments/questions, I will try to get to some that Nik did not cover:

We have not had any issues with this yet. Yes it is close and is designed to be.

We were covering new ground on this one, and it seems to be able to both speed up and down (which is much harder) at a relatively fast speed for what we need.

We considered this, but were able to run the shooter for an extended period of time and the poly-cord got warm but nothing dangerous. Our plan is to figure out where the half-life of the poly-cord is and replace it when it gets to that approximate state. We do not need to worry about the poly-cord stretching a little as we will use encoders to track RPM.

Why not do both? I am worried about the projector in the middle of the field though.....if anybody knows the height of this, I would definitely appreciate the info.

Travis, I look forward to seeing you and 48 at Wisconsin!

Nick and Justin: Thank you for the compliments, we are very fortunate to have a great sponsor to laser cut and provide all of our sheet metal. If you look at our robot from our rookie year, we have definitely taken steps in the right aesthetic direction IMHO.

Wave is planning on going to the Sussex Invitational this year as well.

16-02-2012 13:57

Laaba 80

Re: pic: Wave Robotics 2826 Shooter Teaser

I dont know the height of the projector, but I do know that last year our human player hit the projector with a tube.

16-02-2012 14:00

dodar

Re: pic: Wave Robotics 2826 Shooter Teaser

Sweet tool rack. Makes everything look nicer and neater...oh and nice shooter