Should tracked robots get a weight advantage? |
Yes, they should get 13kg |
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23% |
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Yes, they should get 15kg |
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11% |
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Yes, they should get a weight advantage other than the above listed (please specify) |
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29% |
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No, They should get no weight bonus |
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35% |
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Spockie-Tech
Site Admin
Joined: 31 May 2004
Posts: 3160
Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Well, as I've already stated, I like tracked robots, so I dont mind giving those brave enough to attempt building them some encouragement to do so..
I agree rules 1 and 2 are good. I thought there was another point we came up with last time we discussed this, but I forget what it was.. George (MachineHead) might be able to remember, since he's the track guru down here at the moment..
Suggested Rule 3 I disagree with though, I dont see any reason to force a non-direct-drive system. Most non-geared motors will turn too fast to drive the driving wheels anyway, which will necessitate a reduction drive of some sort, but why make rules enforcing it ? Is there any reason behind this rule chris ?
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Fri Jun 18, 2004 8:20 am |
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TeamFroggy
Joined: 15 Jun 2004
Posts: 81
Location: Brisbane Qld
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Ok, how about this for a weight bonus, if the robot, minus the tracks and guides/runners, weighs 12.0kg or less then the robot will be allowed regardless of the weight of the track assembly. The first 2 rules would apply also. As was pointed out on the ABBL forum, in a flat arena, tracks give very little advantage, if any with regard to traction and this would allow builders the weight points to play with, while still being limiting in that a 20 kg monster tracked bot will struggle to stay under 12kg minus the tracks as it will require bigger, more powerfull motors and batteries to move the whole weight of the machine for 3 minutes. _________________ Regards,
Marshal J.
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Fri Jun 18, 2004 8:36 pm |
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Nexus
Experienced Roboteer
Joined: 17 Jun 2004
Posts: 903
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I like that idea, if you are sayng that the bot is weighed without its tracks, road wheels, idler wheels, arms, springs and mounts, everything apart from its drivewheels and body it would enourage making something cool, but is that what you meant. Under those guidelines we could get some really powerful machines happening. But be clear on the downside and that is this very good suggestion will spawn bots that could be heavier than the small bonus everyones having a hard time with now. But on the other hand the actual bot itself would be the same weight as everyone else. Impossible to abuse to build a bigger weapon, and dont forget that tracks Will flatten you batterys quicker.
This suggestion gives the builder the freedom to build his tracks as he likes. It allows someone to build something complicated and not penalise him for it. for example suspension. _________________ Bots that do not destroy you, only make you stronger.
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Fri Jun 18, 2004 10:44 pm |
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