Pop!

[josh]

I've started machining parts so hopefully before the next AWS if I can get it to work properly.

[knightrous]

How do you con all these sponsors in when POP! has been in constant redesign for two years and it has never battled

[josh]

The pneumatics are something quite tricky to get right. Simple ram solenoid tank is no problem but to make something as powerful as I'm trying is a pain... All the versions that have ended up built have worked to an extent but none have yet been reliable. It's taken this long just to iron out flaws in the way the tank caps seal... But a lot of my sponsors cover other things I do as well, they're not all hanging on the edge of their seat waiting for me to work out how to get it right

[Remote-Controlled Dave]

I think the sponsors would be more interested in seeing the development work anyway, rather than seeing it get smashed up in an arena...

[josh]

I finally got a chance to put the prototype together. All fits and works nicely, few pieces that need better supporting and I've found the areas I can reduce weight in. Straight away the cylinder/arm mechanism works much better and has a very smooth action so should work in theory!
Oh and I angled the front as it saved 2 grams...

[earthwormjim]

Wow,Josh,that looks incredible.
Absolutely brilliantly designed.
Really hope you can get it working for the AWS.
Very cool.

[peterwaller]

That is a thing of beauty.

[razerdave]

Does this mean the metal one won't get used ?

[josh]

The metal one I'm still refining, working on a revised gasket and looking for 3g in the chassis

[josh]

I'm starting to get through all the parts, a few more fixings and caps to finish and some holes to bore in the tank for a fill valve.
I've gone with a fixed buffer as the dual moving buffer tanks seemed a bit fragile. I've made up some molds to try and mold some wheels from silicone.
Not a lot else... was a shame to miss the AWS but I haven't been able to do much with work getting in the way.
There's a disk there too for the Stickaid event but I'll let Jack announce those robots when they're ready.