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===[[DEWBOT IX Shop Organization | Shop Organization]]=== | ===[[DEWBOT IX Shop Organization | Shop Organization]]=== | ||
Okay. Shop organization has not hitherto been a strong suit for Team 1640. But things change. We spent far too much time looking for things last year. | Okay. Shop organization has not hitherto been a strong suit for Team 1640. But things change. We spent far too much time looking for things last year. | ||
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+ | ===[[DEWBOT VIII Wheel Friction Coefficient Testing | Wheel Friction Coefficients]]=== | ||
+ | FRC 1640 has had a drive-train mathematical model since 2008. Wheel-to-floor friction coefficient is (not surprisingly) an important variable in this model. We've also got a pivot drive-train which provides both agility with traction and enables the use of high traction wheels without sacrificing agility. So friction coefficients are important to us and can provide a competitive advantage (with pivot). But we haven't measured friction coefficients since 2009 ( | ||
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+ | ===[[DEWBOT IX 6WD Testbed | 6WD Testbed]]=== | ||
+ | We built a 6WD chassis as a testbed and a OPFOR robot. Why? Because: | ||
+ | :* pivot's not always the answer and we need to keep our eyes & minds open; | ||
+ | :* You can't be too rich, too thin, or have too many robot testbeds; | ||
+ | :* Our last/only 6WD robot was [[DEWBOT V]] (2009) and we've lost all driver-relevant institutional knowledge concerning 6WD drive-trains; | ||
+ | :* Most of our allies and opponents will be using 6WD (or 8WD,...); | ||
+ | :* Our drivers should know how 6WD robots drive; and | ||
+ | :* How to work with or against them in competition. | ||
==Teams== | ==Teams== |
Revision as of 02:57, 7 December 2012
Contents
DEWBOT IX Build
Design Details
Strategic Objectives
Drive Train
Control
Field
Design Process
Events
Pancake Breakfast
- Our AppleBee's Pancake Breakfast on 21-October-2012 raised nearly $1,000 for the team.
DAR FLL Tune-up
- The team hosted its first FIRST event, an FLL tune-up, on 3-November-2012 at Downingtown Middle School.
Outreach
Projects
Rebranding
We're in the process of selecting a new logo and motto, among other items, to unite around a stronger team brand. We're keeping our name and colors (and our award-winning performance, of course!) to stay recognizable.
Shop Organization
Okay. Shop organization has not hitherto been a strong suit for Team 1640. But things change. We spent far too much time looking for things last year.
Wheel Friction Coefficients
FRC 1640 has had a drive-train mathematical model since 2008. Wheel-to-floor friction coefficient is (not surprisingly) an important variable in this model. We've also got a pivot drive-train which provides both agility with traction and enables the use of high traction wheels without sacrificing agility. So friction coefficients are important to us and can provide a competitive advantage (with pivot). But we haven't measured friction coefficients since 2009 (
6WD Testbed
We built a 6WD chassis as a testbed and a OPFOR robot. Why? Because:
- pivot's not always the answer and we need to keep our eyes & minds open;
- You can't be too rich, too thin, or have too many robot testbeds;
- Our last/only 6WD robot was DEWBOT V (2009) and we've lost all driver-relevant institutional knowledge concerning 6WD drive-trains;
- Most of our allies and opponents will be using 6WD (or 8WD,...);
- Our drivers should know how 6WD robots drive; and
- How to work with or against them in competition.
Teams
Skill-set (discipline) Qualifications
- Skill-set, or discipline training and qualifications exist for the purpose of developing skills and knowledge within a specific arena (or discipline). Qualified students are better able to contribute to the robot's design and construction. By the way, you'll likely find these skills useful more generally than just to build DEWBOT IX. Students are allowed and encouraged to qualify in more than one Discipline. Discipline qualifications are mentor-driven, but highly-qualified students may lead training.
People
Team Sab-BOT-age is what it is only due to the efforts of the people involved. DEWBOT VIII's success will be in the hands of the students, mentors and parents engaged. The team's very existence is possible only through the gracious generosity of our sponsors.
Chairman's Award
See our other robots in the Robot Archives.