Trap TestingWe did some limited trap testing with a new hook geometry and bearing setup.https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-57bLqrP/0/1920/i-57bLqrP-1920.mp4PM AssemblyWe have begun rapidly assembling our practice robot. The intake plates, elevator, and main indexer+launcher…
We're incredibly thankful for the support from our sponsors. Their backing is essential to our continued success. This year, we're excited to team up with these fantastic companies and organizations:https://photos.smugmug.com/Brand/Sponsor-Logos-2024/i-PzHJTMx/0/71a8f74f/1920/spons-1920.mp4Strake…
Photon 8515We haven’t talked about our sibling team much this year. 8515 Photon is our development team primarily constructed by students new to our program this year, mostly 9th and…
Full Robot Trap ClimbAfter some more adjustments to the climb and amp-trap scoring mechanism, we were able to get a few full trap climbs.https://photos.smugmug.com/2024-FRC/Build-Season/Week-5-2024/i-5rVd5Rs/0/e092da03/1920/IMG_3816-1920.mp4More testing videos in the galleryPractice Machine…
As we continue testing with AM we have more details in the CAD for the competition robot. The intake, feeder, and launcher tilt are the furthest along. The drive train,…
We were able to get our new prototype launcher mounted to Alpha tonight. This has similar specs to the prototype 2” wheel launcher that we posted a few days ago.…
We were able to install all of our Fairlane wheels on the launcher today. We use a printed hub and press them into the steel core.We also installed a laserCAN…
We were able to do a lot of testing and iterating on our climb and amptrap mechanism today. The climb works well with some tuning left in the hook geometry.…
Slow motion videoCaptured with a Sony ZV1 at 960fps. You can see how much shaft wobble we are getting at speed. We do like that the note isn’t deforming much…