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2009 Robot

Tycho
2009 Robot " TYCHO DRIFTER
Electronics:
  Electroquarium GEN III
Lightweight/removable unit contains all electrical major components
Easily removed/installed (in 29 seconds) via multiple quick disconnects. Symmetrical/Intuitive design layout for troubleshooting and maintenance.
Drive Train / Transmissions:
 4 wheel omni-drive
Uses 1 CIM motor to drive on either side as well as 1 globe motor for steering 4-bar linkage
Drive Pods are modular and easily removable identical for replacement Top speed 15 ft/ s Belt driven wheels
On board camera to record robot "eye view of the game"
Chassis:
 Light/strong/flexible, made of in. Europly (9 ply Russian Birch)
Total robot weight Approx. 118.5 lbs
Base dimensions-27 x 37 
Hugs the trailer
1st yr to design chassis around scoring mechanism
Blue colored ground effects made from headlights and under glow.
Dumping Mechanism:
 Made from lexan on bottom, 1/16 on the sides, and 1/8 on back
Uses 4 pneumatic cylinders, 2 to power door, 2 for the ram rod
Stores 12 moon rocks
Intake System:
 2 CIM motors that power 5 intake wheels/3 intake rollers
2 stage ball acquisition mechanism
Automatic ball ejection door for the balls that don t make it all the way to the hopper
Tower is 12x12x57 in dimensions
Made from 1x1x1/16 aluminum with lexan strips down the sides
Performance:
 Scores 12 to 15 moon rocks per match
 


Major Sponsors


Otis
Griffin Land
Laird Plastics
Alstrom
Invisible Gold
Design Innovation Inc
Jaz Industries
Rotory Club
ACCELERON INC.
Marilyn & Gerard Doherty
Bezos Family Foundation
RPM Graphic
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