Simplified design:
Almost finished base:
Now discuss!
I like the idea for the claw/catapult. Is it stable enough with the one c-channel as an arm? Also, I like the drive, but I would be careful with the motors mounted on the outside. Prime place to be broken. Other than that it looks very nice.
How do you drive your lift or is it not done yet?
It’s not done yet
The single c-channel design had way to much wobble, look again, and you will notice I have two layers of c-channel back to back. Also, why would the motors break?
As the motors are on the outside, any stars or cubes thrown over have a much greater chance of hitting them or if your partner runs into you, as motors cannot take all that much of a beating.
Ahhh, I see. What do you suggest I do then?
Put them on the inside if possible. If not, at least put a c-channel on the other side of them.
Option 1 is not possible due to how this is designed new drivetrain design! - General Forum - VEX Forum so I guess it’s option two then
So my first thought is that this is WAY cool! I’ve noticed your growth on the forum and I can say that you far exceeded any ideas I had about your robot. You easily would destroy 3/4 of the competition in Minnesota (granted we’re not the most competitive state, but still, the points there.) My second thought was I wonder if you need anything to make it sturdier, or is it sturdy enough already?
A few things:
Good job.