When I saw this kid's robot... http://www.youtube.com/user/rayhayas#p/u O.O

Now, watch that and tell me you're not impressed. 1103, amazed me last year and he amazes me again. Winner of the programming skills challenge at the World Championship last year. Titan, you amaze me. I'll definitely want to check you out at the World Championship this year. (You are going... right?)

~Jordan

EDIT: Sorry Karthik for the non-appropriate thread title! I was not thinking straight about the importance of a thread title, sorry about that! :o

Wow. Simply amazing. I don't believe it would be a stretch to say that this robot is the most well designed, built, and programmed Vex robot I have ever seen. I will definitely visit his booth at worlds.

@jumper11 Wow. Simply amazing. I don't believe it would be a stretch to say that this robot is the most well designed, built, and programmed Vex robot I have ever seen. I will definitely visit his booth at worlds.

I would have to say much the same things myself. I was more impressed by this robot than any other VEX robot I have seen, on the internet or in real life.

~Jordan

That really is amazing, would not be suprised at all to see an autonomous hang from him.

That's a really fast lift when you think about how heavy it is, I think he said it was 19 kg/pounds?

@VEX. Unreal That really is amazing, would not be suprised at all to see an autonomous hang from him.

That's a really fast lift when you think about how heavy it is, I think he said it was 19 kg/pounds?

Yep, 19 pounds. I can now understand why he was stripping his 269 motors' internal gears... haha.

~Jordan

wow, programming god with every piece of vex technology
must have been a dream come true :)
see you at worlds

I feel embarrassed just to even comment on this video! That is really good!

I can't wait to see some of the programming... High-hang in autonomous? That's good!

Wow 6 motor arm and 4 motor drive
What about the claw??
Pneumatics of course!
Btw how many open/close movements can you make with the claw before the pneumatics run out of air?

First off guys, let me say thank you for the comments. Obviously, I've spent (and will spend) a tremendous amount of time preparing for this years competition.

To be honest, this footage was uploaded without my consent. However, now that it has been released... oh well, never mind. Naturally, any footage shot during a competition day is fair game for anyone to share.

In answer to your questions...

@LegoMindstormsmaniac ...World Championship this year. (You are going... right?)

Yes, I will be attending both the U.S. Nationals and the Worlds. See you guys there!

@murdomeek ...with every piece of vex technology

Yes, As you may have gathered from the video, the only limitations I have had this year are those imposed by the actual hardware. This was made possible by a lot generous sponsors.

@murdomeek how many open/close movements can you make with the claw before the pneumatics run out of air?

The claw is powered by 2 single acting pneumatic pistons. I also use 2 pneumatic tanks so I have roughly 30 open/close movements before the air starts to get low.

Epix! Nice work! Can't wait to see the robot up close and personal! Its an all round beast! I want it! Hehe ^_^

Holy mother of god, that's an amazing robot. Do you have video of it in a match/skills, or would you rather we not see it?

All that i've wanted to say has pretty much been said. "oh my gosh it's so amazing", etc, etc.
I watched a newly posted video where 1103 high hangs during a match, and it's roughly an 8 second hang, including positioning time.

That is just going to do wonders in any match. Congrats, my entire team (and others I'm sure) are all awing over 1103's robot.

how do those double vertical lifts work?

@ThirteenTwo Holy mother of god, that's an amazing robot. Do you have video of it in a match/skills, or would you rather we not see it?

I have found some videos of it in a match, but I fear I have already posted too much without Titan's consent... :(

~Jordan

@Titan First off guys, let me say thank you for the comments. Obviously, I've spent (and will spend) a tremendous amount of time preparing for this years competition.

To be honest, this footage was uploaded without my consent. However, now that it has been released... oh well, never mind. Naturally, any footage shot during a competition day is fair game for anyone to share.

In answer to your questions...

Yes, I will be attending both the U.S. Nationals and the Worlds. See you guys there!

Yes, As you may have gathered from the video, the only limitations I have had this year are those imposed by the actual hardware. This was made possible by a lot generous sponsors.

The claw is powered by 2 single acting pneumatic pistons. I also use 2 pneumatic tanks so I have roughly 30 open/close movements before the air starts to get low.

now for some more on-topic robot specs questions :)
what made you choose 6 wheel tank drive over regular 4 wheel drive?

Oh my, and what a quick hang too. Giving me a scare-

That is brilliant programming and a brilliant robot, not surprised considering the title earned last year...

Have you ever run out of claw movements during a match?

Amazing, I look forward to seeing this robot at the world competition.

First, great robot. I am amazed.

Secondly, I am confused by the use of the high strength chain + sprocket for the lifting mechanism, instead of the rack + pinion gears. Can you explain this lifting method?

@Warranty Voider First, great robot. I am amazed.

Secondly, I am confused by the use of the high strength chain + sprocket for the lifting mechanism, instead of the rack + pinion gears. Can you explain this lifting method?

It's more or less impossible to do a multiple stage vertical lift with one supermotor using a rack and pinion method.