​2018 - 19: FIRST Tech Challenge Rover Ruckus - ​9410 Franks Garage

The team & the robot
Collection Mechanism
  • Laser cut wood collection mechanism
  • Pivoted on two REV Smart Servos
  • Surgical tubing around shaft driven by Core Hex Motor to intake minerals
Dumping Mechanism
  • Delrin plastic
  • Arm pivots around top of rack and pinion
  • Driven by REV Core Hex Motor geared down heavily
Drive Train/Chassis
  • Mecanum drive train
  • Direct drive Andymark NeveRest Sport Gearboxes, 20:1 ratio
  • HDPE/Delrin rack and pinion with passive delrin latch for hanging

Awards:

Chicago North League Championship - Finalist Alliance Captain
Chicago North League Championship - Think Award Winner

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:

Star, Jacobe, Lucas, Jake, Ryder, Finn, Colin