13-01-2013 03:10

sanddrag

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Do you by chance have a video of this. I had the same idea and am very interested in seeing it in action.

13-01-2013 03:24

DampRobot

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Someone on my team actually thought of a similar concept. The caveat being that you drive so fast that you swing around the bar high enough to be able to grip the second level. Needless to say, we will not be climbing with his method.

This is something that all rookie teams should put on their robot if they plan on just shooting.

13-01-2013 03:27

AllenGregoryIV

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No video, if you read the blog we don't have a pyramid yet. We tested it on a pole between some boards, but only by pushing the robot. We are taking this to our kit bot workshop tomorrow to show some local teams. I figured I'd post here to give everyone else the idea as well.

Also we have taken to calling this the "Can Opener" climb.

13-01-2013 08:39

Chris is me

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I was wondering when I would see this on Chief Delphi. Every robot should have one of these.

13-01-2013 09:09

ttldomination

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Clever indeed.

I'm inclined to wonder whether these results will carry over to a heavier machine, but I suppose all of that simply depends on momentum.

- Sunny G.

13-01-2013 11:03

Akash Rastogi

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Nice, we were waiting for this to pop up on CD as well. This is our current hanger too.

13-01-2013 16:12

IKE

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Huh, I have seen a sketch of this somewhere.

13-01-2013 16:21

Ian Curtis

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Has anyone actually tried it? I'd love confirmation that it actually is as easy as it looks.

Those Gremlins love to hide in the details.

13-01-2013 23:28

MattC9

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Or your CG

14-01-2013 10:00

James1902

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We've tried a fairly simple version of this (video should be up later today or Tuesday) It doesn't require alot of speed but robot balence does seem to be a factor. We think this might be mitigated by a steeper incline or a simple lift at the back to adjust while on the bar.

Overall a very simple and quick way to score 10 points.

14-01-2013 10:13

Brandon Holley

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Adding friction to your contact point with the bar can also help you from relying completely on CG placement.

-Brando

14-01-2013 10:38

Andy A.

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I suspect this sort of climbing device will be fairly common. It's a great contingency option for higher level climbs that may not work or not have enough time to work by the end of a match.

My interest is in what, if any, influence it has on the tower. For teams going for a higher climb, the sudden impact of one of these 'bots may shake/rattle the pyramid enough to be an issue.

I guess time will tell.

16-01-2013 10:54

lynca

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I like how this thread is evolving !

It would be nice if a team could post a compact version of a passive hang cutout with friction fit to lessen the reliance on CG placement.

20-01-2013 13:24

AllenGregoryIV

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Video of a similar design has been posted by team 4550.

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh....php?p=1219086

20-01-2013 16:31

DonRotolo

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Yes, we have, and it works. You must consider your CoG when placing the "arms". Every team should have this as a minimum.

20-01-2013 16:52

xSAWxBLADEx

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Is there any video to show my team? (nevermind)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFRCi...ature=youtu.be

21-01-2013 00:26

philso

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We have two conflicting views on how best to get 10 points...


http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...type=1&theater

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...type=1&theater



Edited photo links.

21-01-2013 00:32

dellagd

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Great design guys. Quite a KISS solution!

21-01-2013 03:13

AllenGregoryIV

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The link isn't working for me, are the pictures private?

21-01-2013 09:02

philso

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I'll have to check when I get home this evening. Facebook is blocked here at work.

21-01-2013 10:36

Gregor

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If you right click on the photo and "copy image URL," the share that, anyone can see it, even if they don't have Facebook.

21-01-2013 11:46

Chiller

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Where did you get that plexiglass mounting board to hold all of your components down from?

21-01-2013 12:35

AllenGregoryIV

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AndyMark Here

22-01-2013 00:19

philso

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Lets try again

We have two conflicting views on how best to get 10 points...

www.flickr.com/photos/25569345@N05/8404808608/in/photostream

www.flickr.com/photos/25569345@N05/8404810030/in/photostream

22-01-2013 09:08

CalTran

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And those conflicting views are...what? From what I can guess, I'd say that you're torn between physically lifting yourself up and _____.

31-01-2013 17:42

yara92

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