14-04-2014 16:48

NWChen

Re: pic: FRC 2052 KnightKrawler - 2014 robot

Nice. How did mecanum work out for you guys this year, given how aggressive the game's been?

14-04-2014 18:04

silverD

Re: pic: FRC 2052 KnightKrawler - 2014 robot

Thanks Neil,
Mecanum is working great for us again this year, even though Aerial Assist is a bit more rough. We're happy to answer any questions you might have.
Nate

14-04-2014 18:39

Kingland093

Re: pic: FRC 2052 KnightKrawler - 2014 robot

I didn't see you guys pushed around too much compared to other mecanum bots. Did you gear it differently or something?

14-04-2014 22:38

Charles Boehm

Re: pic: FRC 2052 KnightKrawler - 2014 robot

Another great robot from you guys! I look forward to seeing you guys at champs and state this year!

14-04-2014 22:46

cadandcookies

Re: pic: FRC 2052 KnightKrawler - 2014 robot

If I remember correctly, the main difference is lots of driver practice

14-04-2014 23:06

Caleb Sykes

Re: pic: FRC 2052 KnightKrawler - 2014 robot

Another great robot from Green Machine...Oops, I meant Knightkrawler.

14-04-2014 23:59

Charles Boehm

Re: pic: FRC 2052 KnightKrawler - 2014 robot

Speaking of drivers... are you guys using the same ones as last year?

15-04-2014 00:06

pntbll1313

Re: pic: FRC 2052 KnightKrawler - 2014 robot

A) Thank you we'll take that as a compliment, and B) I think we look good in lime green

Back to the couple questions. We don't do anything too out of the ordinary with our mecanum. We use AndyMark Nano Tubes for our chassis. They are geared a little faster than last year so we actually have slightly less pushing power. This was a conscious choice as we wanted the speed this year to get around robots faster. We still manage to hold our own quite well in all pushing matches we've been involved in so far on defense. We have a very low center of gravity and good weight distribution.

We have a new primary driver this year (he was our secondary driver last year). He's definitely got a similar style to our previous driver and his name is also Matt just like our previous haha.

We're planning on putting out a release video before champs after the divisions are released. Hopefully we can give everyone an idea of what we can really do!

15-04-2014 00:07

cadandcookies

Re: pic: FRC 2052 KnightKrawler - 2014 robot

2220? No, our driver from 2012 and 2013 graduated last year. His younger brother took over. I daresay he's better than his brother. With another couple years I think he'll end up great. Much more flexible.

We actually only used one driver this year, with the second being our Strategy lead.

If you're talking about 2052, I think the post above answers that.

15-04-2014 12:24

Ben Martin

Re: pic: FRC 2052 KnightKrawler - 2014 robot

I'm glad to see that you guys built another great robot. Big congrats your your double banner season!