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The NERDS robot for 2015. Features two separate 4 bar lifters, lower one stacks a tote (or a stack of 1, 2 or 3 totes) onto a tote or the step or the scoring platform. Upper arm can lift a container from from the base, to set on a stack of up to 5 totes. The versatile claw can also grasp a tote either lengthwise or sideways, and can grasp a tipped container to right it. Kit chassis with 6" wheels, geared appropriately. We'll be playing at the Alamo and West Phoenix regionals.
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04-03-2015 14:44
Jacob Bendicksen
Re: pic: 1726 NERDS Robot 2015
Very nicely done! This is probably the nicest 4 bar solution I've seen so far, and ditto on the wood - very clean and effective-looking.
04-03-2015 14:46
colin340
Re: pic: 1726 NERDS Robot 2015
idiots and arrogant teams tend to scoff at robots made of wood but to anyone that knows Their materials this looks to be a solid robot.
"wood is not velvet"
04-03-2015 14:57
MrForbes
Re: pic: 1726 NERDS Robot 2015
Thanks!
You can't see the 2x4s from this angle, but there are three of them. 
04-03-2015 19:01
Oblarg
Re: pic: 1726 NERDS Robot 2015
Very nice. I particularly like the way this design appears to keep your center-of-mass in a reasonable place while carrying a stack. Difficult thing to do this year.
04-03-2015 19:05
MrForbes
Re: pic: 1726 NERDS Robot 2015
That was a constant concern during the design phase. I'm really surprised we don't see more inclined lifts, though.... but I know of two that will be at the other AZ regional.
04-03-2015 19:20
dtengineering
Re: pic: 1726 NERDS Robot 2015
Wood is good!
We had some nice experiences using aniline dye on our baltic birch and maple parts before varnishing. You can get some nice bright colours, but still have it look like wood.
Hope it goes well this season!
Jason
04-03-2015 22:00
philso
Re: pic: 1726 NERDS Robot 2015
Complements on the design and the overall craftsmanship. Love the wood. It should be easy to troubleshoot your electronics. I'll bet the team members placing your robot on the field appreciate the handles.
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