On Sat, 18 Apr 2015 23:18:41 -0500, Ignoramus4444
wrote:

Video and some details are here.

http://www.machinerymoverschicago.com/blog/Robocross/

Most people go the easy route and buy a "Vex Robotics" kit. We built
our own and won.

A hearty congratulations to you guys, Ig. Way to go!


This robot works like a skid steer. The bucket, I made sharp as a
knife and sharpened it to make it a straight and sharp blade, on a
surface grinder.

It looked like the cord had some interference a couple times. Thinner,
more flexible wire is available for CNC use, so you might think of
having him replace that before the next run.

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of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power
than by violent and sudden usurpations."
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