Lift

This year we decided to create a fork lift that could raise tubes to the third level. Through the use of our new mill, we created extremely low friction sliders out of Delirn. This system is powered by two banebots motors that pull a cable through pulleys that were made on our lathe. This system is so efficient that it takes only 17lbs of force to rise.

Mini bot

Our mini bot sticks to the pole with epic magnets. We use two standard tetrix motors set front to back. We have been working hard to keep weight down and rise to the top of competition.

Mini bot Deployment

The deployment is very similar to our lift, just on its side instead of raising up. We used angled pieces of lexan on the end of the deployment so that the mini bot could easily reach the pole at the place it needs to be.

Drive

In past years, our team has had much success with a tank drive and we decided to use it once again this year. Powered by Cim motors, our tank drive's optimum speed reaches up to 68 m/s^2.

Grabber

Powered by pneumatics, our grabber has the ability to firmly grasp and securely hold all three tube shapes in any orientation.

Arm

The arm folds up to fit within specs, and then lowers to pick tubes off the ground.

Programming

Using presets and made to track lines on the floors through sensors overall being more helpful to driving.