20-01-2014 23:53

Akash Rastogi

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Cooper, I'm really impressed with your individual growth this past offseason. I know I've said it before, but great work man. Excited for your team!

Keep it up!

For anyone who hasn't heard of these guys - http://www.thebluealliance.com/team/4587/2013

21-01-2014 00:00

Abhishek R

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Originally Posted by Akash Rastogi Cooper, I'm really impressed with your individual growth this past offseason. I know I've said it before, but great work man. Excited for your team! Keep it up! For anyone who hasn't heard of these guys - http://www.thebluealliance.com/team/4587/2013

21-01-2014 00:04

geomapguy

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I heard they have some great mentors that graduated from Bolton High School in Alexandria.

*cough* aka where the Bolton Bear Bots call home *cough*

Really impressed by the whole robot!

21-01-2014 00:40

bEdhEd

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I can't find a launching mechanism for long range assists or shooting. Do you not have one planned, or is that still a work in progress?

Or is it on the model, and I'm too blind to see it?

21-01-2014 00:49

AllenGregoryIV

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Cooper,

This is really impressive. Lone Star is going to be absolutely stacked this year. Can't wait to see the finished robot.

21-01-2014 00:50

brianbond

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That looks really good! But am also curious about the launcher.

21-01-2014 01:02

Cash4587

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At the moment the launcher is not shown. However, we have planned for a fully variable linear launcher puncher thingy (lol), that is either going to be compression spring powered or surgical tube powered. We hope to get the compression spring powered linear launcher fully prototyped by the end of this week. We are still unsure of how much benefit we will truly see from a fully variable puncher though. As it is, we could just go with a full power 100% of the time launcher and then use the giant arm angle changer seen on the bot to make our shots from different positions. As the week progresses I will keep you guys posted!

Also, thanks so much for all of the compliments! We truly appreciate all of the nice things that are being said and hope to fully deliver to our highest capability. Good luck in this years game!

21-01-2014 02:05

bEdhEd

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Originally Posted by Cash4587 At the moment the launcher is not shown. However, we have planned for a fully variable linear launcher puncher thingy (lol), that is either going to be compression spring powered or surgical tube powered. We hope to get the compression spring powered linear launcher fully prototyped by the end of this week. We are still unsure of how much benefit we will truly see from a fully variable puncher though. As it is, we could just go with a full power 100% of the time launcher and then use the giant arm angle changer seen on the bot to make our shots from different positions. As the week progresses I will keep you guys posted! Also, thanks so much for all of the compliments! We truly appreciate all of the nice things that are being said and hope to fully deliver to our highest capability. Good luck in this years game!

21-01-2014 02:09

AdamHeard

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Originally Posted by bEdhEd I can't find a launching mechanism for long range assists or shooting. Do you not have one planned, or is that still a work in progress? Or is it on the model, and I'm too blind to see it?

21-01-2014 02:15

bEdhEd

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Originally Posted by AdamHeard I bet a lot of teams win events as the seeded teem or first pick w/o any ability to launch.

21-01-2014 03:07

Answer42

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Originally Posted by AdamHeard I bet a lot of teams win events as the seeded teem or first pick w/o any ability to launch.

21-01-2014 09:05

Cash4587

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Originally Posted by bEdhEd We've tried all kinds of springs, and surgical tubing has worked the best so far. The only thing we have to do is test how many launches will make the tubing wear out, and from that we'll know how often to replace them. Hopefully no more than once a competition.

21-01-2014 17:02

Nick Lawrence

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It is absolutely possible for a team to seed 1st this year without ever putting a ball into a goal. In fact, it's way more likely than it has ever been.

-Nick