This is a concept that Team 190 has been refining since we saw the game animation. We believe that the shoe wheels will provide excellent traction and climbing ability. The current model implements a size twelve boot, but we intend use size six PF Flyers so that our robot will be guaranteed to drive faster and jump higher. The number of shoes and “shoe radius” are not set in stone, as we expect to continue experimentation until we find the most effective combination.
In addition to using the “Shoe Wheel” for driving, we expect to be able to implement it as our kicker device as well. However, for this application initial test indicate that Adidas in a size 7 would be most effective.
I don’t buy it. The person who designed this clearly was not from 190 because it is far to conventional a design for them. A WPI designer doesn’t think outside the box, they don’t even know where it is.
I can’t believe another team thought of the same idea. Although our testing has shown that the Usain Bolt signature Puma shoes provide the best forward acceleration, where as the Nike Air Jordan’s, or perhaps Air Force 1s provide the most upward mobility. The obvious problem with the Air Jordan’s or the airforce 1s is that they require a full pneumatic system in order to fully utilize them. Have you looked into heelys at all? We feel that the reduced friction will probably allow us to accelerate as fast as we can.
Nice job, Dave. It’s a shame you had to go back to WPI, because Skunkworks has been testing moon shoes and their ability to allow us to jump on top of the tower. Personally I don’t understand why Ken suggested it, because we’ve already broke two robots in the attempt. Shawn said he’d like to do a flip flop tank drive, but Mr. Steele, said that the flip flops provide no arch support. Personally I’m advocating for a croc swerve, considering the durability and little weight which it would add to the overall robot, but Mr. Steele just crinkled his moustache and said the classic “We’ll talk about it later”
Are you going to integrate it so that the wheel is also used as your ball-kicking method? I think it would be hard to control if you did that. Especially with autonomous mode.
Currently we are using a separate, yet identical Shoe Wheel as our kicker. However, if we need to cut weight, we plan on lining up on a ball and then driving backwards to kick the ball with the front of a shoe.
Nice slip D. In Turkey we are just trying to find aluminum and wood that does not have to be cut or trimmed because it is in centimeters. Also still looking for a 3/16th hex-wrench. They are using torque drivers as a substitute.
Are going to make the Seattle Regional? You can meet my new Team from Ankara Turkey (Team 3390 - Eaglebots).
I will not be in Seattle, but I will see you in Atlanta. I’ll even sign a copy of the Shoe Wheel Render if you bring me one. If you can’t find a set of allens soon, I’d be happy to buy a few sets and ship them.
If you can’t find a set of allens soon, I’d be happy to buy a few sets and ship them.