Nice job, guys! I can’t wait to see the other holonomic bot in action on Thursday!!
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Hmmmm… I wonder who will the other bot be? :rolleyes:
Interesting. Our team uses that same acronym (SAM) for a part on our bot.
With the exception that it means Secondary Articulating Mass, not the prefered meaning of yours.
None the less, it looks interesting. Best of luck!
That arm is interesting. It looks like a folded up tv antennae. I’m interested in your drive system. I see the motors mounted on 45 degree angles, is each wheel independently driven but driven together via the program? I’m guessing by the design you could literally turn around in one spot.
We too (1083) have the same drive system, somewhat, as SPAM, Its called holonomic. We have crazy good manueverability (SP?) If you want to see some pictures and video of how our, and the same concept as spams, robot drives look at this thread… http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26102
Since ‘Surface to Air’ is in there, does that mean that your grapling hook shoots out (attached by a cable)? Like a missle?
Hi,
The grappling hook is hoisted by the unfolding scissors lift. …no missiles
George: love the video of your 'bot! …see Thurs.
Eric
What is that tall blue PVC contraption on your far side?
Im gonna go ahead and take a guess that it’s a goal uncapper.
What is that tall blue PVC contraption on your far side?
I’m going to guess that it unfolds while they are on the bar…to try and block other bots from getting to the bar.
I think it’s for corralling the small balls.
Nice robot guys, can’t wait to see you guys at UCF this week. Good luck guys! 
Very interesting drive system… I cannot wait to see it in action at UCF. Good luck!
The tall blue pvc on the far side knock the 2x ball off while the other blue pvc on the front have pnumatic wings that fold out to herd balls, there is also a hook located underneath the 2x ball knocker which can pull goals very easily.
Okay yeah our bot is drivign on a 45 degree angle–pretty cool–
I have to say i LOVE our omini wheels they are totally cool— they take a while to assembe but it’s all good-- and well it’s our first year with them–no treads all well
Good luck to all–see you at competitions-- S.A.M. will be ready to go!!
i love This Bot And i Got to watch it grow up and i get to play along with it in 3 days YE-HAA!
my sig says it all…
Hmmmmmmm… hadn’t thought of that. It’s now officially multifunctional - doubler ball knocker and bar blocker.
looks like spam is bringing it back again… going to be a great alliance…