Gear it Forward Presents…
Flynn Rider
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Watch our reveal video here!
Main Features
- Low-bar capable (min. overall height: 14")
- Can cross group A,B, and D defenses unassisted
- High release point shooter, with consistent batter-pin shooting, batter cleat shooting, and ranged shots
- Polycord collector can intake boulder from many angles
- No pneumatic components makes for a smaller, simpler electrical system and more easily interchangeable/replaceable parts.
Technical Specifications
- Drivetrain: 8x8" pneumatic wheel tank drive, with 4x2-7/8" passive wheels between the driven wheels to provide smooth crossing of the defenses. Front wheels raised, allowing for smooth landings off defenses.
- Drivetrain powered by 4 CIM motors with WCP SS gearboxes, 14:60 second stage (~10.5fps).
- Shooter angle is adjusted using a 12" DART linear actuator with 775Pro motor with Versaplanetary gearbox.
- Shooter rollers consist of 12 2-7/8" Banebot wheels driven by 1 775Pro motor with Versaplanetary gearbox with integrated encoder. One AM 6" Performance wheel is used as a flywheel to increase moment of inertia.
- Four polycord loops within the shooter secure the ball while driving, and handle the intake and ejection of the ball into the shooter rollers. Polycords are driven by 1 BAG motor with Versaplanetary gearbox.
- Boulder collector utilizes single-loop and figure-8 polycord to draw ball towards the center of the robot, then into the shooter. Driven by 1 775Pro motor in Versaplanetary gearbox. Collector doubles as manipulator for group A defenses.
Gear it Forward will be attending the Arkansas Rock City Regional (week 2) and the Midwest Regional (week 5).
Best of luck at the competition!