Posted by Ian Mackenzie at 2/18/2001 7:42 PM EST
Student on team #188, Woburn Robotics, from Woburn C.I…
As you can see from the picture, our robot has a unique design that will allow our alliance to score four big balls. After pickup with our forklift, two balls are lifted up and the goals are then squeezed together, to “squish the fish”. After retracting the forklifts, the balls are in a scoring position because they are supported only by friction with the goals and not touching any part of the robot.
We can also balance the bridge with the aid of a partner who will prevent the bridge from rapid over-rotation. The other two big balls would be scored by an alliance partner with the ability to score big balls on the top of the goals.
Additionally, we can raise and lower the bridge and clean small balls from underneath it. Our pneumatic ‘mandibles’ can grab the goals from any of the eight sides (we do not use the horizontal bar). The robot has four-wheel drive and can right itself if tipped forwards or backwards.
The capabilities we would look for in alliance partners would be big or small ball pickup and the ability to steady the ramp while we balance it. Further pictures will be posted on our web site and the archives on this site in the next few days. Looking forward to seeing everyone in Michigan and Florida!
-Ian Mackenzie
Team 188
Posted by aTm at 2/18/2001 9:53 PM EST
Student on team #111, Wildstang, from Wheeling High School and Motorola.
In Reply to: Team 188 Pictures - four big balls anyone?
Posted by Ian Mackenzie on 2/18/2001 7:42 PM EST:
SWEEEEEEEEET!!!
aTm
Posted by EddieMcD at 2/19/2001 11:27 AM EST
Student on team #121, Islanders, from Middletown High School and NUWC.
In Reply to: Only one word for this…
Posted by aTm on 2/18/2001 9:53 PM EST:
Awesomness.
Posted by Ken Leung at 2/19/2001 12:24 AM EST
Student on team #192, Gunn Robotics Team, from Henry M. Gunn Senior High School.
In Reply to: Team 188 Pictures - four big balls anyone?
Posted by Ian Mackenzie on 2/18/2001 7:42 PM EST:
I have to admit, it looks really good. I never would’ve thought of this being possible, and yet it’s in front of my eye.
My instinct keeps telling me to question how well this will work… But I am reluctant to do so after starring at the picture long enough.
It seems like the long forks lay down on the ground and scoope up two big balls, and then both forks raise up to grab the balls vertically. Than by grabbing the two goals, the robot can squeeze the balls on them without much effort.
So… I guess the only comment I have against this design is… It’s going to take a while to grab the two balls and two goals, and wait for other robots to grab the two other balls on the goals… Time will tell…
Other then that, Great Job 188!!!
Posted by Joe Johnson at 02/21/2001 9:04 PM EST
Engineer on team #47, Chief Delphi, from Pontiac Central High School and Delphi Automotive Systems.
In Reply to: great design
Posted by Ken Leung on 2/19/2001 12:24 AM EST:
Sorry for the late praise. I have had my head in the
sand since about a week ago, working out the kinks in CD6.
Looks great.
Joe J.
Posted by Peter Krumdieck at 2/20/2001 1:16 PM EST
Engineer on team #353, Pobots, from POB Central School District.
In Reply to: Team 188 Pictures - four big balls anyone?
Posted by Ian Mackenzie on 2/18/2001 7:42 PM EST:
: As you can see from the picture, our robot has a unique design that will allow our alliance to score four big balls. After pickup with our forklift, two balls are lifted up and the goals are then squeezed together, to “squish the fish”. After retracting the forklifts, the balls are in a scoring position because they are supported only by friction with the goals and not touching any part of the robot.
: We can also balance the bridge with the aid of a partner who will prevent the bridge from rapid over-rotation. The other two big balls would be scored by an alliance partner with the ability to score big balls on the top of the goals.
: Additionally, we can raise and lower the bridge and clean small balls from underneath it. Our pneumatic ‘mandibles’ can grab the goals from any of the eight sides (we do not use the horizontal bar). The robot has four-wheel drive and can right itself if tipped forwards or backwards.
: The capabilities we would look for in alliance partners would be big or small ball pickup and the ability to steady the ramp while we balance it. Further pictures will be posted on our web site and the archives on this site in the next few days. Looking forward to seeing everyone in Michigan and Florida!
: -Ian Mackenzie
: Team 188
Yo Team 188!
Very innovative design ! Job well done ! BTW if you’re in Long Island, we can support the bridge very handily.
The only concern with your strategy would be the time it takes to acomplish this spectacular feat. And is that time worth the multipliers ?
Good luck !
-pete
Posted by Raul at 02/22/2001 7:44 AM EST
Engineer on team #111, Wildstang, from Rolling Meadows & Wheeling HS and Motorola.
In Reply to: Team 188 Pictures - four big balls anyone?
Posted by Ian Mackenzie on 2/18/2001 7:42 PM EST:
Wow, I spent many hours thinking about all the possible orientations and configurations for the balls and goals but this is a unique one. This is very cool. I hope it works well for you.
Raul