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Dewbot III hangs a Ringer at Drexel

In 2007 we built DEWBOT III to play Rack 'n Roll.

Dewbot III turned out to be a good performer and scorer once we upgraded the gripper for the Philadelphia Regional. Key attributes of Dewbot III include:

1. A drive-train and chassis with solid performance and reliability
2. An reliable, easy-to-use Arm and Gripper capable of scoring quickly on the bottom two Rack courses
3. Ability to climb ramps (for bonus score)
4. Robot was logically laid-out and posed no significant maintenance problems

The team suffered from some process problems during build season. Dual Arm designs were pursued to the build season's end. We've learned from this and have subsequently improved our decision-making and Project Management skills and discipline.

What Dewbot III did not have were:

1. Ramps or lifts for bonus scoring
2. An ability to score (reliably) on the top Rack course
3. An autonomous mode

No part of Dewbot III was designed using CAD.

DEWBOT III Build Season

Design Details

Drive Train

Dewbot III chassis and drive-train with mentor Ed Faller and student Cassie

Dewbot III possesses a drive-train and chassis having good performance and reliability. Drive-train is four-wheel-drive (4wd) Tank with Traction Wheels forward and Omni Wheels aft.

Arm

People

DEWBOT III Students

DEWBOT III Mentors

Sponsors 2007

See our other robots at FRC Team 1640