2019 Robot: Phineas
Our robot for 2019
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6-wheel 2+4 tank drive with 6" wheels to traverse Hab platform
6 775pros in custom single-speed gearboxes with a top speed of 13 fps
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Single stage to reach loading station, cargo ship, and 2nd level of rocket
Chain-drive
2 NEO motors with position PID control to reach full height of 28 inches in less than one second
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Motorized with pneumatic assist
Pivots down for floor acquisition of hatches and cargo
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Extra-wide intake with mecanum wheels to quickly center cargo
Can intake from floor or from loading station
Photoelectric sensor to detect ball and automatically stop rollers
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Pneumatically actuated grabber grabs center of hatch from floor or loading station
Spring-loaded pivot allows for misalignment
Extends past bumpers for scoring and pickup
Stows in compact package underneath cargo intake
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Motorized arms with twin 775pros to lift against Hab platform
Rear pneumatic cylinder lowers wheels to lift back of the robot
Arm wheels connected to drivetrain with timing belts
High-traction wheels to increase grip against Hab plastic
NavX-MXP IMU for advanced pitch stabilization during climb
Can climb Hab Level 3 in under ten seconds
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Written in Java using our library, ROOSTER
Automatic lineup using Limelight vision tracking
180-degree fisheye camera with H.264 streaming for high resolution and low latency during sandstorm and teleop