Team 696 is proud to present our 2017 robot, Cascade.
http://team696.org/files/pics/2017_robot/Cascade_low.jpg](http://team696.org/files/pics/2017_robot/Cascade_med.jpg)
Image taken after the Los Angeles Regional
Los Angeles Regional - Undefeated in Qualifications and First Rank, Regional Winner, Quality Award
Arizona West Regional - Highest Cumulative Auto Score, Regional Semi-Finalist
Houston Championship - Newton Division
Robot Specs (what the robot at Houston Championships has):
Drivetrain:
- Single Speed Gearbox with three Mini CIMs
- Chain Driven 6WD Drop-Center
- 4" Colson Wheels with 4-Axis CNC Milled Treads
Gear Chute:
- Passive Gear Chute receives Gear at loading station
- Servo actuated flaps allow for easy transition of Gear into mechanism
- LED Light Strips for feedback indicate status of Gear within robot
Gear Ground Intake (not pictured):
This mechanism has replaced the ball intake shown in image
- Dual roller system actively intakes the Gear from the ground
- Top roller of compliant wheels compress against Gear, bottom latex roller kicks the Gear off ground
- Driver Assist Camera on Driver Station allows for swift Gear acquisition
Fuel Shooter:
- Two 775pros power the shooter wheel and brass flywheels
- Custom Camera Module with Axis Camera, LED Light, and Peltier assist robot in autonomous aiming
Climber:
- Two 775pros drive the climber spool for a 2-second climb
- Miniature ratchet wrench locks the robot and prevents deactivation of touchpad
See you in Houston!