Team 1523 Presents: Pathfinder

FIRST Robot Showcase
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We are super stoked to share our 2016 robot for FIRST Stronghold.

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We can cross all defences from the neutral zone, except the low bar.
Also have an accurate high goal shooter, as well as low goal capability.
Drive train is 6 wheel drive pneumatic tires, powered by 4 CIM and 2 Mini CIM motors with a 2 speed gearbox.
Arms are powered by 1000:1 bag motors.

Over 2,400 hours of time has been logged by 40 students during the 6 week build season.

Good luck at competition!

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Awesome robot! Did you powdercoat your frame? Looks great. [STRIKE]Also, is that a 4-bar linkage for your arm?[/STRIKE] I’d love to see a video of it actuate. The chain on your shooter looks a little bit loose, but that might just be the angle I’m looking at it.
Can’t wait to see you guys compete!

EDIT: Looking at it again, I see that it’s not a four-bar. Would still love to see a video though.

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No you had a good eye the first time. It is a four bar linkage. And actually no the frame is not powder coated it is just spray painted.

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I’d like to see a video of you manipulating the category C defenses once you’ve had more practice. I really have been yearning for a robot that can cross them from the neutral zone without assistance.

Do you know how it handles the drawbridge flexibility?

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The flexibility is something we’re slightly concerned about, because we haven’t tested with it yet. And we’re getting faster day by day with opening the defences, Sally port in particular.

I may throw together a video of us practicing to show our improvements.