VEX Triplets

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When RadioShack requested the construction of 3 robots that "demonstrated the versatility of the VEX kit" for demos around the world, it provided a good excuse to build some of the "cool" concepts talked about around VEXLabs that were never built.

After the original concepts were shown to RadioShack they liked them so much, 3 more identical machines were built. The resulting robots can be seen below.

Swerve Bot

This robot is the first ALL-VEX swerve drive. Inspired by a drive system type seen in FRC robots, this machine is able to move around with incredible agility. Wildstang, eat your heart out.

Description

• Constructed from 1 Starter Kit + 1 Additional Servo
• Wheels independently driven, can be independently rotated up to 120°
• Robot "swerves" around obstacles and can "crab" sideways on the floor
• 2 Motor, 2 Wheel Drive
• Low Traction Front Wheels

Tumbler-Bot

The goal of this robot was to create something "fun to drive" that is "almost indestructible".

Description

• Constructed from 1 Starter Kit + 2 Additional Large Wheels + 1 Motor
• High Speed, 4-Motor, 4 Wheel Drive
• Capable of driving upside down
• Capable of climbing up vertical objects
• "All-Terrain" Drive train

Ping-Pong-Bot

This machine is capable of sucking up regulation ping-pong balls, and shooting them forward in a high arc.

Description

• Constructed from
  • 2 Starter Kits
  • 1 Tank Tread Kit
  • 1 Sprocket/Chain Kit
• Holds 7 Ping-Pong Balls
• Spring-loaded firing mechanism
• 2 Motor, Tank Tread Drivetrain
• Chain Lifted Arm (gravity fed down)