Code Orange 3476 2015 "Cloud 9" Robot Reveal

FIRST Robot Showcase
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Code Orange 3476 would like to present “Cloud 9,” our 2015 robot.

The video was made with our un-powder coated practice robot.

http://youtu.be/uxSqCpmrCEU

HIGH RES PICTURE

http://imgur.com/S1kS9hc.jpg

Drivebase:

  • 2 6" VexPro dual omni wheels in back.
  • 2 6" AndyMark HiGrip wheels in front.
  • VexPro 2 CIM Ball Shifter with a 60:24 3rd stage, geared for 5/15 FPS.
  • Gyro and encoders allow for consistent autonomous mode

Roller Intake:

  • Pneumatically actuated.
  • Uses two RS-550 motors with VexPro 15:1 VersaPlanetary gearboxes for very quick tote and recycling container control.

Elevator:

  • Can pick up toppled recycling containers
  • Creates stacks up to 6 totes high + recycling container
  • Uses one CIM with a VexPro 9:1 VersaPlanetary gearbox
  • Can go from bottom to top in less than 2 seconds
  • Uses brake calipers and a custom disk brake to hold up to 110 lbs of force
  • Uses a 16" stroke pneumatic to push coopertition stacks on to the step
  • Automatic stack building is programmed for speed and accuracy.
  • Tall stacks are stabilized using gripping walls actuated pneumatically.

Back Ramp:

  • Allows for quick human tote loading from the back of the robot
  • Can make a stack of six in less than 25 seconds

Autonomous:

  • Stacks all 3 yellow Totes and creates a TOTE SET, ready for Coopertition bonus
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3467 approved.

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I like the incorporation of the blue into the structure.

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Thanks! Goes pretty well together.

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Hey Code great robot!

We can help with co-op bonus on the wall fast and topping those 6 stacks with RC+noodles…see ya in San Diego!

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Very simple design and looks like it performs with the best… impressed to say the least!

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Thanks, see you in a few weeks.

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Looks awesome guys! Irvine teams are going to be doing well this year at Inland for sure!

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Looks great…it will look even better if we are looking at it next to ours and not looking at it from across the field :smiley:

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Looks like a great robot! And I’m really happy you put a picture of it in your post (it’s a bit of a pet peeve of mine when teams just post a link to a video)!

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Another well-executed machine from Code Orange. Will be watching how things go down in IE this weekend, best of luck!

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I like the use of your guide wheels to throw the bins out of the way. I suspect no few teams will follow you on this now.

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I love the actuating side walls. Can’t wait to play with you at IE

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I love this Robot! Can’t wait to compete with all of you at IE

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Your team have done a thorough job of thinking through this simple and elegant design. The execution is beautiful too. I especially like the details such as the polycarb guides for the totes as they load.

Thanks also for posting the electronics training videos.

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This is one of the favorite robot’s I have seen this year. It’s so clean and simple. I’ve been a Code Orange fan since seeing your 2013 robot.

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I love the side walls to keep things steady!

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Thank you Mike!

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I like the tread on the front wheel. Does having the tread go only half way around the wheel give you better traction on the HDPE? :wink:

Nice robot guys. It’s too bad we won’t be playing together this year.

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Ha ha, it was a rushed Photoshop job.