05-04-2012 12:27

Chris Fultz

Re: pic: CB234 Miniature Robot at Math Alive - Smithsonian

Here is a picture of our mini robot that is part of the FIRST portion of the MathAlive! exhibit at the Smithsonian. We were able to include our team number, school and major sponsors.

Thanks David Hoff (FRC 234, PurdueFIRST and FRC 3793) for the photo.

05-04-2012 12:37

jblay

Re: pic: CB234 Miniature Robot at Math Alive - Smithsonian

That is just plain awesome, great job.

05-04-2012 13:48

Clark Pappas

Re: pic: CB234 Miniature Robot at Math Alive - Smithsonian

Oh god, that's so cool, I want to try my hands at this!

What materials and process did you use for making this? What's the scale?

05-04-2012 14:19

Chris Fultz

Re: pic: CB234 Miniature Robot at Math Alive - Smithsonian

It is about 1/3 scale, but not actually 1/3 tall. We had to be under 18" total height.

It is mostly aluminum. The frame and structure is aluminum bar - 1/2" x 1/2" or 1/2" x 1". Most other pieces are made out of solid aluminum material. There is some delrin, some lexan, some plastic, some plastic tubing, and some electrical wire. We tried to use stainless steel connectors everywhere since it will be "on tour" for about 7 years. All of the aluminum material is anodized for protection. The "tube" is a foam craft wreath painted with plastic paint to keep it sealed.

Everything was machined on our mill, lathe or with hand tools and the main structure is welded.

05-04-2012 14:30

Clark Pappas

Re: pic: CB234 Miniature Robot at Math Alive - Smithsonian

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Fultz It is about 1/3 scale, but not actually 1/3 tall. We had to be under 18" total height. It is mostly aluminum. The frame and structure is aluminum bar - 1/2" x 1/2" or 1/2" x 1". Most other pieces are made out of solid aluminum material. There is some delrin, some lexan, some plastic, some plastic tubing, and some electrical wire. We tried to use stainless steel connectors everywhere since it will be "on tour" for about 7 years. All of the aluminum material is anodized for protection. The "tube" is a foam craft wreath painted with plastic paint to keep it sealed. Everything was machined on our mill, lathe or with hand tools and the main structure is welded.

07-04-2012 22:12

Dancin103

Re: pic: CB234 Miniature Robot at Math Alive - Smithsonian

Totally awesome! I love it!

08-04-2012 10:44

Chexposito

Re: pic: CB234 Miniature Robot at Math Alive - Smithsonian

Soo... This should be competition thing, a mini-FRC of sorts. College competition? Change FTC to this? IDK but we need it!

08-04-2012 11:00

gyroscopeRaptor

Re: pic: CB234 Miniature Robot at Math Alive - Smithsonian

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Originally Posted by Chexposito Soo... This should be competition thing, a mini-FRC of sorts. College competition? Change FTC to this? IDK but we need it!

08-04-2012 11:12

EricH

Re: pic: CB234 Miniature Robot at Math Alive - Smithsonian

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Originally Posted by gyroscopeRaptor The prototype VEX game was a 1/3 replica of that year's FRC game, FIRST Frenzy. http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/21174

08-04-2012 12:26

Chris Fultz

Re: pic: CB234 Miniature Robot at Math Alive - Smithsonian

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Originally Posted by EricH Back on topic... I'm kind of wondering why the Rebound Rumble robot wasn't used as the model (or any other Cyber Blue robot). Did they just want 2011 robots, or was it wide open?

08-04-2012 14:49

rachelholladay

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That is awesome. Really, almost adorable.