​2018 - 19: FIRST Tech Challenge Rover Ruckus - ​3507 Robotheosis

Our robot went through two iterations this year. The first was comprised of two separate mechanisms for collecting/scoring and the second had one arm that would collect and score. The robot was made out of one giant piece of aluminum, and using a massive CNC mill and press brake, we were able to pend the body to the shape we needed. 

This was 3507's most successful season yet with us attending the Detroit World Championship after winning the Illinois State Championship.
Dumping Mechanism
  • 6ft arm to collect and dump minerals
Dumping Mechanism
  • Polycarbonate plastic
  • Built in guide to separate gold and silver minerals into their respective sides of the lander
  • Doubled as the collection box with a plastic flap collector, driven by a REV Core Hex Motor
Drive Train
  • Mecum drive train
  •  Chain driven from motors mounted in the middle of the robot to centralize weight

Awards:

Chicago North League Championship - Inspire Award Winner
​Chicago North League Championship - Control Award Winner
Chicago North League Championship - Finalist Alliance Captain
Chicago North League Championship - 3rd place Design Award
Chicago North League Championship - 2nd place Innovate Award
Chicago North League Championship - 2nd place Connection
Chicago North League Championship - 2nd place Think Award

Illinois State Championship - Winning Alliance 2nd Pick

Mentors:

Aaron Lee - Head Coach, Computer Science Teacher
Elizabeth Druger - Faculty Advisor, Mentor, Physics Teacher
George Austin - Mentor, Physics Teacher
Xiao Zhang - Mentor, Physics Teacher
Mike Johnson - Business Mentor

Team Members:

Nathan S. (12th grade) - Outreach Lead
Levi S. (12th grade) - CAD Designer
Olivia G. (12th grade) - Engineering Notebook Team
Adam K. (12th grade) - CAD Designer
Max L. (12th grade) - Build Team
Gus C. (12th grade) - Programing Lead
Evan F. (12th grade) - Build Team
Jonah M-A. (12th grade) - Build Team
Beck U. (12th grade) - Build Team
Elijah U-M (11th grade) - Build Team Lead, Drive Team
Owen B. (11th grade) - Drive Team, Build Team
Isabel O. (11th grade) - Build Team
Benji G. (10th grade) - Team Captain, Engineering Notebook Lead
Matthew (10th grade) - Mechanical Team
Grayson (10th grade) - Mechanical Team
Takato M. (10th grade) -  Drive Coach, Engineering Notebook Team
Tessa S. (10th grade) - Build Team