FRC2168 The Aluminum Falcons 2012 entry for Rebound Rumble.
Official Name: AlumaFet
Nickname: The Fat Swan
Size: 26" x 34" x ~50"
Weight: ~112.5lbs
Drivetrain:
-8WD, 5" Colsons, Dead Axles, #35 Chain
-4 CIMS
-AM Shifters geared for ~5fps/~12fps
Lift:
- 2 BB550s
- Custom Spur Gearbox (Cim-Sim/Toughbox internals)
- 2" Rollers w/ Black Roughtop Grooves
- 1/4" Clear Round Urethane Belt
- Back Opens Pnuematically To Become a Hopper
Shooter:
- 2 FP 0673s
- Custom Spur Gearbox
- 2 6" Colsons
- Two Position Pnuematic Adjustable Hood
Bridge Manipulator:
- Single large bore Pnuematic
- 4" Colson Wheel
More information on the build can be found from Weeks 1-6 here: http://jwfoss.posterous.com
Also more information and pictures on the team site: http://www.team2168.org
Inspiration from various teams; 148, 173, 2199, 100 etc…
Special Thanks to our new sponsors as well as the EWCP and WestCoast Products