2008 Overdrive Robot

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What does it do?

This robot is designed to shoot trackballs over an overpass and run around the entire playing field to rack up as many points as possible.

What does it do in autonomous?

During autonomous mode, this robot is designed to knock off the trackball from the overpass with an elevated cross-member. Afterward, it is designed to herd the trackball counterclockwise around the game field with the herder/loader.

What does it do in teleoperated mode?

In the teleoperated period, this robot is designed to travel counterclockwise, herd and load the trackball on the robot, and shoot the trackball over the overpass. During the teleoperated period, the operators control the robot controller, which determines the speed and direction of the robot as well as the control over the herder/loader and the shooter. The herder/loader is used to both herd the trackball around the game field and to load the trackball from the ground to the robot's shooter. The shooter is used to propel the trackball from the surface of the robot, over the overpass, and to the other side of the finish line.

When did it compete?

The 2008 Overdrive Robot competed in the Chesapeake Regional Competition at the Baltimore Convention Center and the Philadelphia Regional.

What awards did it win?

2008 Trenton Regional Finalists
Team 1980 was selected in one of the elimination round alliances. With great teamwork and communication between the alliance teams, Team 1980 and its alliance partners were able to become the regional finalists.

2008 Chesapeake Regional Best Website Award
We were able to design a website that displayed team spirit and illustrated, in a creative manner, the goals of the FIRST Robotics program. In addition, we created a website that was user-friendly and helpful to developing teams.