Motors

   Many of the robot's functions are made possible by the use of motors. Motors spin at high rates of speed. Transmissions are used to reduce that rotating speed to a manageable level.

   This robot uses 4 CIM motors, two for the drive system, one for the shooter, and the other for the helix. The turret uses a window motor for the tilt function and a Fisher Price motor for the pan. To load balls into the shooter, a BaneBot motor is used.

   This year’s robot also features a "beater" bar (think of a hand mixer turned sideways) to collect balls off the ground. To continuously operate the beater bar, a Fisher Price motor is used.