2012
We're putting the final touches on this year's robot, Phoenix. We'll post photos and info after build season is over. Stay tuned.
2011
Lightning!
After many days of designing, the Flaming Chickens began to build Thunder, the prototype for Lightning. Obstacles arose and challenges were faced, but the Flaming Chickens overcame each and every one to construct the ideal robot.
Lightning is fully loaded to be a fast and capable scorer in LOGOMOTION. It features Team 1540′s first 6WD robot with shifting transmissions for blistering speed in high gear and strong pushing ability in low gear. Lighting has a jointed arm to allow for quick and easy scoring, as well as to protect the game piece as it flies across the field. Lightning has a pneumatic minibot deployment mechanism for quick launches, as well as a transparent claw for easy ground loading and tube placement. Lighting also has a 3 LED matrix on the front to aid the feeders in game piece delivery. All of these features are aided by a 3 camera set up for maximum spacial awareness on the field. Overall, Lighting is one of the cleanest and most complete robots that our program has ever created!
