2011 FRC Robot

Here is the official rendering for the 2011 MorTorq robot.

Final Draft of Swerve!

Hi Everyone! Here you have the Final Draft (CAD) for MorTorq's 2011 swerve!
Enjoy its awesomeness,
Mathew

Next Draft of Swerve

Swerve Drive

Hi Everyone! Team 1515 is looking to build a swerve drive system in the 2011 offseason. Here is a picture of the CAD so far.

Various Images of the Gryphon Build

Hi All, so I haven't updated in a while, but I have not been idle in my work. The gryphon is seriously coming together, and will (finally) be welded this upcoming Tuesday. Enjoy!

Coat Hanger Soldering Iron Holder

Hi All,

here are some images of an improved Coat Hanger Soldering Iron Holder!

Enjoy!

Wing Test 01

Hi All,
I have started the build for my animatronic gryphon! Here is a video showing the first wing.
Thanks,
Mathew

Bristle Bot!!

So, today I built a Bristle Bot! (for those of you who don't know what that is, is a toothbrush head robot, basically)
Hope you enjoy the video! It took about 3 minutes to build, and an hour to look for the damn battery!

Griffin progress

Hi All!
I have finally finished the Inventor model, and am starting the build soon. The metal has finally arrived, and I will start cutting it up in a few days. It will be welded and epoxied together (depending on the part).

Animatronic Griffin

Hi All,
I would like to introduce you to my summer project- a joystick controlled animatronic griffin using pneumatics and servos as actuators. It will be a multi-stage process, and at the moment, I am modeling and designing it using Autodesk Inventor. The griffin has several moving mechanisms, including both flapping and expand/contract mechanisms for the wings. Additionally, the tail has both horizontal and vertical movement capabilities, and the neck has horizontal pivoting and two joints for it to bend. These mechanisms will all be using pneumatic cylinders to operate, which you can see in the photos. The head and facial movements operate predominantly with servos. As of now, the eyes will move, and the beak will open and close. With regards to the electronics, it uses an Arduino mega, which I chose for the simplicity and effectiveness that Arduino offers. The frame is built of square steel tubing, and is welded together. I am leaving for a week-long vacation, but I will order the parts beforehand, and will start the build immediately when I get back.
Until then,
Mathew Simon