Team 5012 Gryffingear from Palmdale, CA presents our robot for Recycle Rush: Fawkes!
View the reveal video here: http://youtu.be/EdliGuayz_8
Specs
Drivetrain:
-AM14U2 chassis in square configuration, modified to have an open front.
-4 CIM drivetrain through AM Toughbox minis - 8.45:1 ~10 ft/s
Lift:
-2x1" 973/254 2011 inspired lift.
-35 chain driven
-Powered by Bag motor through a 100:1 Versaplanetary
Claw:
-Polycarbonate tab style pickup
-Pneumatically actuated open for tote adjustment and recycling container manipulation
Thanks to our sponsors: Northrop Grumman, NASA, Lockheed Martin, Choices in Learning National Foundation, College of the Canyons, Antelope Valley College, AERO Institute, Wells Fargo, Warnack Foundation, and The Palmdale Aerospace Academy.
Special thanks to the following teams for inspiration and assistance:
973 - Your RAMP videos and many resources on Emperor Swerve were critical in our lift design.
399 - Thanks for the machining resources!
2339 - Thanks for machining resources and parts!
See you all at the Inland Empire and Las Vegas regionals!