Team 171's Robot Reveal

FIRST Robot Showcase
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We’ll see everyone in Cedar Falls, IA and Chicago!

Robot Specifications:
Drivetrain

  • 6x 8" Pneumatic wheels.
  • Front wheels driven off of 1 CIM Tough Boxes.
  • Middle and rear wheels driven by 2 CIM Tough Boxes on a pneumatically actuated bogie configuration(watch video).

Intake

  • Roller driven by a bag motor and Vera-planetary gearbox.
  • Roller surface is a pool noodle and 3M grip tape.
  • Scoring is done in the low goal by reversing the intake.
  • Wheel on end of intake used to raise portcullis.

Climbing

  • Tape-measure used to deliver hook.
  • Three winches using 550’s and 200lb test fishing line.
  • Robot is leveled by gryo.
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Looks great. Can’t wait to see it in competition.

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OK, so I have to admit something here, I LOVE CHEESE CURDS!!! Now that we’ve got that out of the way. What a fantastic drive train! Looking forward to playing with you guys at Midwest Regional.

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good work, Thanks for posting the vid:)

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Nice rocker bogie guys!