Our Robot

Drivetrain: Goal was a stable and predictable mecanum drivetrain. Evolved from standard GoBilda geared drivetrain (V1) to center-mounted motors with belt drive (V3). Result: Lower center of gravity, smoother power transfer, and significantly improved stability. Intake: Goal was to collect balls from the field and reliably feed the shooter. Design choice: Ramp intake with powered wheels and servos. Iterated through three versions — from ramp with gecko wheels (V1), to adding 2 sets of GoBILDA intake wheels (V2), to extended ramp with a third set of wheels (V3). Result: Consistent intake, reliable ball transfer, and ability to load up to three balls. Launcher: Goal was to score consistently from multiple field locations. Early prototype was a tube shooter with manual feed, but it was inconsistent and location-limited. Transitioned to flywheel shooter for higher consistency. Fixed weak axle mount by adding heat-set inserts. Current Launcher Design: • Dual flywheels driven by two 6000 RPM GoBilda motors (1:1) • Mounted on 3D-printed base attached to rotating axle • Axle rotated by two 19.2:1 GoBilda motors Limitations: Motor vibration at high speed, limited max shooting angle at close range. Planned Improvements: Stiffer 3D-printed mount, motor clamps and steel motor block.

First Competition: • Used no custom parts (no 3D prints or laser cuts) • Simple drivetrain design • Gear-driven mecanum drive • Experienced weight imbalance and stability issues Second Competition: • Fully original, 3D-printed design • Gear-driven mecanum with lower-centered motors • Improved performance, minor weight imbalance • Design significantly different from the starter bot Summer Bot: • Offseason robot, fully CADed in OnShape • Custom 3D-printed and laser-cut parts • Belt-driven mecanum with low-centered motors • Stable and well-balanced, even with slides