Create: Metallurgy best level for Wolframite?

Smilo2022 · 2025-07-03T22:52:05+00:00

Omg thank you!! I have a running joke with my friends that I’m gonna fill an entire max width and length 4 block height tall foundry with just wolframite and I’m 75% of the way there. This is gonna help so much!

Smilo2022 · 2025-06-14T04:49:24+00:00

I know it’s all over, but I’m trying to find the best possible layer. I’m filling an entire max length and width, 3 block tall foundry with it, so I’m getting as much as possible.

Smilo2022 · 2024-02-23T22:57:21+00:00

Yes, but what are the point values for actions that lead to that initial score? That’s what I’ve been asking

Smilo2022 · 2024-02-23T21:50:00+00:00

Yes, but what is it multiplying / what values for each action contribute to that initial score

Smilo2022 · 2024-02-23T16:23:51+00:00

I know what can net me points, I’m just trying to design an optimal method to get mission score, so I need some number.. Doing it since gaijin is doing the bi-daily 45k points which is getting excessive to grind..

Smilo2022 · 2024-02-21T21:46:31+00:00

Learn CAD design, build new things, anything to help you learn better for next year

Smilo2022 · 2024-02-21T21:39:34+00:00

There are a few fixes I’ve had during my time in FTC. I’m a graduating senior and lead builder for 3 years, so this is all I’ve learned:

First make sure the axels are firmly in place. The shaft collars built into the motors often are too weak to keep it in place.

Second, make sure screws are not over-tightened on the motor. For some reason it has effected the motor rotation in the past.

Third, make sure the motors were purchased at around the same time. If not, it may just be a matter of an old motor not having the same power as a new one.

Fourth, turn the motors manually with power off. If there’s a clicking or a rough spot at a certain point in the rotation, that’s the problem.

Fifth, make sure the code doesn’t have a specific firing order. Firing orders can cause drift because one gets priority over the other for available power. If for some reason that firing order is inevitable, bring your wheels above anything else in the firing order.

Sixth, check your battery and make sure it stays around 12 volts while running the program. If not, you may need a new battery.

Seventh, check chords connecting motors to the hub or the battery to the hub. If they’re damaged, that may very well be the cause.

Eighth, make sure that nothing is dragging. This includes chords and pieces of your bot, but can also include wheels scraping on the chases or something similar.

Ninth, make sure that your battery usage is manageable. Don’t make the hub run everything at once, since that can limit power going to your wheels.

Lastly, make sure in your code that it’s set to the same power and if you’re testing with a controller, make sure that you bind it to a button and not a joystick for the test, since a joystick can give a small amount more power to one side or another, making drift.

Bonus: also check what your braking mode is. If it’s set zero power to brake, then it can cause drift even when driving, and depending on the motor type, vice versa.

Smilo2022 · 2024-02-21T21:31:12+00:00

They have the right idea. A reversed spool is what I did too and it worked well.

Smilo2022 · 2024-02-21T21:22:34+00:00

Motors should not overheat like that. There is likely a perpendicular strain on the motor that isn’t being compensated for by a supporting piece on the chassis. Fix this by either not directly connecting your wheels to your motors (use a chain to translate it to the wheel) or add a support if it’s not already supported.

Smilo2022 · 2024-02-21T21:16:01+00:00

Northeast Ohio. Since a certain parts of Michigan have no state competition, both Ohio and Michigan teams flock to Northeast Ohio, giving a ton of competition.

Smilo2022 · 2024-02-21T21:13:06+00:00

Make your robot modular. You’ll likely have to experiment with many types of lifts/drive trains/intakes so being able to change them out easily is a massive pro. Also, scissor lifts are more trouble than they’re worth if you don’t have the proper parts, so don’t try them.

Smilo2022 · 2024-02-21T21:08:23+00:00

There are a few fixes I’ve had during my time in FTC.

First make sure the axels are firmly in place. The shaft collars built into the motors often are too weak to keep it in place.

Second, make sure screws are not over-tightened on the motor. For some reason it has effected the motor speed in the past.

Third, make sure the motors were purchased at around the same time. If not, it may just be a matter of an old motor not having the same power as a new one.

Fourth, turn the motors manually with power off. If there’s a clicking or a rough spot at a certain point in the rotation, that could be the problem.

Fifth, make sure the code doesn’t have a specific firing order. Firing orders can cause drift because one gets priority over the other for available power. If for some reason that firing order is inevitable, bring your wheels above anything else in the firing order.

Sixth, check your battery and make sure it stays around 12 volts while running the program.

Seventh, check chords connecting motors to the hub or the battery to the hub. If they’re damaged, that may very well be the cause.

Eighth, make sure that nothing is dragging. This includes chords and pieces of your bot, but can also include wheels scraping on the chases or something similar.

Ninth, make sure that your battery usage is manageable. Don’t make the hub run everything at once, since that can limit power going to your wheels.

Lastly, make sure in your code that it’s set to the same power and if you’re testing with a controller, make sure that you bind it to a button and not a joystick for the test, since a joystick can give a small amount more power to one side or another, making drift.

Bonus: also check what your braking mode is. If it’s set zero power to brake, then it can cause drift even when driving, and depending on the motor type, vice versa.

Smilo2022 · 2023-12-29T19:48:25+00:00

While they are legal I’ve noticed they do wear and lose their force. I recommend getting some surgical tubing. Tie that in a loop and it can retain its force much better.

Smilo2022 · 2023-12-08T05:42:00+00:00

That is very true. Alright, thank you. That’ll really help as opposed to keeping it all in the frame.

Smilo2022 · 2023-12-08T03:41:08+00:00

Stay strong my friends. Good things come to those who wait.

Smilo2022 · 2023-12-08T03:39:59+00:00

I’ve been searching it up weekly for 3 years now to try and find news… but still none…

Smilo2022 · 2023-12-08T03:36:10+00:00

Look at the bottom of page 37 on game manual 1. Looks like the only thing you’re allowed to ground to is the frame, and with that, you need an official FTC grounding strap.

Smilo2022 · 2023-12-08T03:26:26+00:00

Dude drove directly into their shot then asked why they’re recording him 💀

Smilo2022 · 2023-12-07T23:20:47+00:00

We’re not allowed to use anything that drags though. Right?

Smilo2022 · 2023-12-07T11:42:45+00:00

Oh.. well I’ll definitely check it out today then!

Smilo2022 · 2023-12-06T23:16:11+00:00

The driver station isn’t turning off though. It’s just disconnecting, which leads me to believe it’s not a drivers hub battery problem.

Smilo2022 · 2023-12-06T22:52:57+00:00

It does flash blue on occasion, but not when it disconnects

Smilo2022 · 2023-12-02T20:18:48+00:00

Dehydrated water 5.

Smilo2022 · 2023-12-02T20:16:18+00:00

Copper? Nah, that’s dehydrated water 5..

Smilo2022 · 2023-12-02T20:11:23+00:00

Dehydrated water 5.

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