Überclocker
As my first fully new build in a few years, Überclocker is the bot that features as much of my current engineering skillset as possible. Based on a classic “clamp-bot” design, the goal is to exercise total control over the opponent by the simple merit of suspending them off the ground. A large pronged fork with an overhead secondary fork allows for trapping, and subsequent control of the opponent.
To overcome the problem of tipping when an opponent is suspended from the foks, Überclocker features spring-loaded front support legs. Having these forward supports sprung means the robot will not lose traction when it grips an opponent; rather, it will simply shift forward onto the front wheels.
Überclocker is designed for the new 30 Pound Sportsmans class, which was formed to encourage innovation instead of pursuing terminal designs with outrageous budgets.
Überclocker 1.0
| Weapon | Actuated aluminum fork assembly with overhead clamping bar |
| Chassis | 16″ x 20″ x 2.5″ Chassis only 27″ x 20″ x 5.5″ with forks and tines UHMW contruction with 2024 aluminum fork components |
| Mechanical | Four wheel drive 2x 24:1 drill gearboxs with Mabuchi RS775 motors 648:1 geared dual drill gearbox assembly with servomechanism ability Spring-loaded front support leg |
| Electrical | Spektrum DSM 2.4Ghz radio system 22.2v 4100mAh lithium polymer battery IFI Victor 88x controllers Arduino signal processor & servo controller |
| Competition | Robot Battles 2008 |
Überclocker’s build report can be found in its category.
