DRIVE TRAIN

Our robot features an all wheel driving system powered by twin motors on the standard kit transmissions. We decided to stick with the kit chassis to give us more time to focus on auxiliary. Our robot has an extra low shelf to maximize space inside the robot. We chose a low shelf because it houses the winch we are using to lift the robot. The hook that will be used to hang the bot will be deployed by a telescoping arm powered by a single piston. The winch will engage once our robot is hooked to the cross bar and drive away. This is when the twin motors come in handy; their power allows for enough torque to lift our bot. We have strategically mounted a kicker on the front of our robot powered by two pistons. Our guard rails protect our robot from any balls trying to go in on the sides. The top our robot is protected by two polycarbonate sheets.

"Through FIRST, I have been able to build friendships that I am sure will last my entire life."
KATRINA WONG, Midnight Mechanic

Katrina Wong (right) entered the magical world of the Midnight Mechanics as a freshmen in high school. She began her FIRST career as a member of the Community Partnerships department, organizing and facilitating community events. At the Los Angeles Regional, her first regional, she was excited to meet students, like Monica Fernandez (left), who were just as crazy about FIRST as she was. Today, although Monica is off at Purdue University, she still maintains contact with her fellow Midnight Mechanic.

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