2023 Robot

FlipSide

24" x 27"

Weighs 110 lbs.

Won the Heartland Regional as captain of Alliance 1

Specifications

  • 4 MK4i Swerve Drive Modules
  • Arm has robust aluminum hub shafts and bearings, rotated by 2 Falcon 500s with 139.5:1 reduction.
  • Telescoping arm made of 4x4, 3x3, and 2x2 inch tubes for extended range.
  • Wrist mechanism has BAG motor, 150:1 reduction versaPlanetary gearbox, and belt to reduce shock/loads.
  • Collects Cones and Cubes using 8 poly belts and 4 rollers made of 2" compliant wheels.
  • Claw features 2.5" 3D printed poly belt rollers.
  • Rotation and extension movements controlled by separate, synchronized, closed loop trapezoidal motion profiles.

Capabilities

  • Collect, handle, and score Cones and Cubes.
  • Arm rotates 240° and extends up to 42 inches.
  • Claw detects game piece collection with NEO 550 current sensing and remembers if it's a cone or cube.
  • Three outward-facing Limelight™ 4's provide front views for periodic robot pose updates.
  • Co-driver can set scoring height with three buttons for single-button scoring.
  • Driver can reset gyro while driving for easy field orientation with single button press.

Competitions

  • Heartland Regional
  • Hosting and Participating in Greater Kansas City Regional
  • World Championship