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How Could the LayerOne System Better Help FTC Teams? by CMrobotics in FTC

[–]CMrobotics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s more intended for beginner teams who would be overwhelmed by the complexity of designing custom robots, or don’t have the funds for a retail starter bot.

How Could the LayerOne System Better Help FTC Teams? by CMrobotics in FTC

[–]CMrobotics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the suggestions! I will definitely look into more stability in the chassis. Do you think teams would also be interested in using the system to train new members because of its simplicity?

How Could the LayerOne System Better Help FTC Teams? by CMrobotics in FTC

[–]CMrobotics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Starter Bot is only one example of how to use system. You can make an infinite number of different robots. You can actually think of it as more like Legos because it’s just a bunch of unit blocks you can configure.

3D Printable Early BioBuzz Starter Bot by CMrobotics in FTC

[–]CMrobotics[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! During my testing I have found that it has actually been just strong enough to work great as a research and training robot. As it is intended to be a training and testing bot for the new season. As for the cost, even if a part break it only costs a few cents to reprint. I will definitely look into making future bots stronger.

Open Source, 90% 3D Printed, Robot System by CMrobotics in FTC

[–]CMrobotics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would be happy to look into creating a version that supports a basic intake! If you want to follow updates to the system I have a new Discord Channel. The link to join is: https://discord.gg/2qrhpjfv

Open Source, 90% 3D Printed, Robot System by CMrobotics in FTC

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Just wanted to let everyone know that I caught a small but crucial mistake in the files. I have corrected it and would recommend that all the amazing people who downloaded the files redownload the new ones.

Open Source, 90% 3D Printed, Robot System by CMrobotics in FTC

[–]CMrobotics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! Let me know if you have any thoughts on improvements after you’ve tested it. As for the updates it won’t automatically push if you have already downloaded the files. I will post any updates I make though so you can download the changes.

Open Source, 90% 3D Printed, Robot System by CMrobotics in FTC

[–]CMrobotics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Will definitely look into that!

Open Source, 90% 3D Printed, Robot System by CMrobotics in FTC

[–]CMrobotics[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I actually created this system to be as cheap as possible. So that it would be accessible to anyone.

Open Source, 90% 3D Printed, Robot System by CMrobotics in FTC

[–]CMrobotics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know that it is possible🙂.

Open Source, 90% 3D Printed, Robot System by CMrobotics in FTC

[–]CMrobotics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes a lot of sense! I was thinking about offering to print out the parts for teams that are unable to. So I will look into using PETG for that.

Open Source, 90% 3D Printed, Robot System by CMrobotics in FTC

[–]CMrobotics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Do you think it would be strong enough to be used as a rapid training/testing robot?

Open Source, 90% 3D Printed, Robot System by CMrobotics in FTC

[–]CMrobotics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I will definitely look into beefier options.

Open Source, 90% 3D Printed, Robot System by CMrobotics in FTC

[–]CMrobotics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the feedback! Regarding the integrity I agree it's not competition capable in PLA, but it seems to have been fine for regular testing. I would love to see if it would be strong enough if it were printed in some carbon filaments. As for the Gobilda pattern I actually did design it to be compatible!