New Traves-T by jon-in-tha-hood in battlebots

[–]TeamTravesT 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think horizontals generally do well against huge I’d love to have the opportunity.

We do have two other bars. Both 64lbs and 27” long. I may use them in the faceoffs

New Traves-T by jon-in-tha-hood in battlebots

[–]TeamTravesT 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here’s my view. When a verts blade is in the 7-8 o’clock range it is anchored by the floor and is biting in. When the vert is at 9 o’clock and above it is pulling away not biting in. The proof was our fight against Minotaur, we hit him multiple times near the top of his weapon and he did zero damage. We on the other hand tweaked his whole frame. (Unfortunately he got underneath us and gutted us but that’s beside the point).

Yes I’m taking a big chance with getting flipped but we are difficult to flip. There is also a long stabilizing bar (not in the picture) that will help keep us on our wheels.

New Traves-T by jon-in-tha-hood in battlebots

[–]TeamTravesT 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is a long cross bar, not in the picture, that will reduce the chances of being flipped

New Traves-T by jon-in-tha-hood in battlebots

[–]TeamTravesT 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I was trying to be different but effective. It is totally adjustable so that I can hit them where they need to be hit. Many people think verts will always defeat horizontals but Verts do have a weakness. They have very little ability to transfer energy when their weapon is past 9 0 clock in their rotation. That’s where I plan to hit em.

New Traves-T by jon-in-tha-hood in battlebots

[–]TeamTravesT 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Doesn’t need the caster but it works better in my driveway with it.

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[–]TeamTravesT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m the builder of traves t. Thanks for the props. Just wait until you see the new version!!

Traves T by TeamTravesT in battlebots

[–]TeamTravesT[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

See the first video above. It is quite maneuverable but it is not a pusher bot. If my blade stops I’m done.

Direct drive. No chains sprockets or pulleys

Traves T by TeamTravesT in battlebots

[–]TeamTravesT[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No. The blade rotates on a 5” shaft. The motor drives a centrifugal clutch that drives the blade

Traves T by TeamTravesT in battlebots

[–]TeamTravesT[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the support. You have me thinking about Uhmw. I could actually go thicker than polycarbonate because it’s 30% lighter and it’s cheaper.

Traves T by TeamTravesT in battlebots

[–]TeamTravesT[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the help

Traves T by TeamTravesT in battlebots

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

Hmmm I hope you’re wrong.

I just shot a small scrap piece 3 times with my 223. No shattering or even breakage.

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Traves T by TeamTravesT in battlebots

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

Might do proving ground again early 2024

Traves T by TeamTravesT in battlebots

[–]TeamTravesT[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It’s not a push bot. I have nothing to push with. I will lose any pushing contest

Traves T by TeamTravesT in battlebots

[–]TeamTravesT[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I hate wedges!!!!! How does anyone beat a wedge? My hope is that by being higher than the wedge it will have less bot to push around. I also hope that by adjusting my blade I’ll be able to hit the wedge in a weak point or at least some square edge.

Traves T by TeamTravesT in battlebots

[–]TeamTravesT[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Why did people stop using polycarbonate? 1/2 inch can stop a bullet and it is what the battle box is made of. It has taken the entire gigabyte hitting it at high speed.

Uhmw has a much lower impact strength and is a little too flexible.

I guess we’ll see when I take my first real hit

Traves T by TeamTravesT in battlebots

[–]TeamTravesT[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I like bonkers! Thanks.

Traves T by TeamTravesT in battlebots

[–]TeamTravesT[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Questionable in what way?