2005

2005 Robot

Name: Zippy
Status: Disected.

Summary: A design relying on experience from earlier mistakes. A simple arm holds and lifts and places game pieces.
Frame: Welded aluminum hollow square shafts.
Drivetrain: Three wheels on each side controlled tank-style. The middle wheels are offset. Powered by four Large CIMS ~ 9Mph, high turn rate.
Game motors:
- Sacramento: 1 motor driving long chain that drives arm at the top of the robot, geared for torque.
- Silicon Valley and beyond: 3 motors running in unison to drive the arm.

Performed amazingly well, simple and powerful design was effective even on defense, and would routinely cap 6-7 goals a match.