Anomali(i)
Anomali(i) is a horizontal undercutter beetleweight bot. The main concept of Anomali is a bot that is an undercutter in its intended and flipped positions. Anomali utilizes a bent 1/8 6061 top plate, to angle the weapon close to the ground when flipped upside-down.
The chassis for Anomali is primarily made out of a replaceable TPU shell, with a 6061 1/8 top and 1/4 pocketed bottom plate, held together with 6061 hex standoffs.
Anomali placed:
- 5th at State of Franklin Robot Rumble
- 1st at RoboJackets Grudge Matches
- 2nd at RoboJackets in House Tournament
Anomalii placed:
- 5th at RoboJackets in House Tournament
Competitions
State of Franklin Robot Rumble 4/1/2023
- Results: 2-2 - Tied 5th with Feloni
- Bracket Style: Double Elimination
- Win vs Tailspin
- Tailspin is another horizontal undercutter. Tailspin placed 1st at State of Franklin Robot Rumble.
- Anomali won via pit. Weapon system failed to spin up during match. Anomali opted to attempt to win with weapon on weapon collisions, which paid off.
- Win vs Nasti
- Nasti is a RoboJackets ring spinner. Nasti placed 7th at the State at Franklin Robot Rumble.
- Anomali won via judges decision. Weapon system was still down, but Nasti took more damage on weapon collisions.
- Loss vs Performance Anxiety
- Performance Anxiety is a SSP Kit Bot. Performance Anxiety placed 3rd at the State of Franklin Robot Rumble.
- Anomali lost via pit. Without a working weapon, Anomali couldn't do much against a wedge bot.
- Loss vs Tailspin
- Rematch versus Tailspin in the losers bracket.
- Anomali lost via pit. Anomali was run in its inverted position, as the weapon worked that way. The weapon spun up, but not well, and after a few weapon on weapon collisions, the threads on our shoulder bolt sheared.
- Win vs Tailspin
- Bracket Style: Double Elimination
RoboJackets Grudge Matches 4/29/2023
- Results: 4-0 - 1st Place
- Bracket Style: Double Elimination
- Win vs Scampi
- Scampi is a RoboJackets vertical spinner. Scampi tied for 5th at Grudge Matches.
- Anomali won via tapout. Anomali tore off Scampi's weapon mount early into match.
- Win vs Waluigi
- Waluigi is a RoboJackets vertical spinner. Waluigi placed 2th at Grudge Matches.
- Anomali won via double knockout judges decision. Waluigi's drive was mostly dysfunctional, and Anomali bullied them, before getting entangled in the arena's duck tape.
- Win vs Feloni
- Feloni is a RoboJackets vertical spinner. Feloni placed 3rd at Grudge Matches.
- Anomali won via judges decision. Anomali dominated the fight early on, before it's rear pulley gave out.
- Win vs Nasti
- Nasti is a Robojackets ring spinner. Nasti placed 4th at Grudge Matches.
- Anomali won via judges decision. Having run out of Onyx pulleys, Anomali ran with an ABS pulley, which broke on the first hit.
- Win vs Scampi
- Bracket Style: Double Elimination
Fall 2023
- Results: 4-0
- Pick-Up Matches
- Win vs Bus-i
- Bus-i a mentor created bot made of scrap material
- Anomali won via knockout. Anomali disabled Bus-i's weapon and drive. Anomali's weapon lasted most of the match, until the two screws holding it to the top plate vibrated out.
- Win vs Karl and Kranky
- Win vs 80HD
- 80HD is a modular bot from Ethan Jones. 80HD fought in it's horizontal configuration.
- Anomali won via knockout. Anomali ate all of 80HD's wheels.
- Win vs 80HD (Rematch)
- 80HD is a modular bot from Ethan Jones. 80HD fought in it's vertical configuration.
- Anomali won via knockout. Anomali initially losing, but 80HD's electronics started smoking.
- Win vs Bus-i
- Pick-Up Matches
Anomali V1.5
Created by: Ryan De Angioletti, Rafael Sena, Ian Kwuan
Mentor: Jacques Wang
Drive Motors | Dartbox V2 Ultra torque motors |
Drive Motor Controllers | Wasp ESC |
Weapon Motor | Cobra CM-4008/24 Multirotor Motor 600 Kv |
Weapon Motor Controllers | RobotMatter 35A Blheli_32 ESC |
Receiver | 2A mini Reciever for Flysky Controller 4Ch |
Remote Control | Flysky FS-i6x 6-10Ch 2.4GHz RC transmitter |
Battery | MaxAmps 4s 1050mah |
Wheels | FingerTech Wheels (latex coated) |
Max Weapon RPM | 0 |
Min Spin Up Time | Too Long |
Drive Speed | ~4ft per second |
Problems
- Our weapon system never worked during a match.
- Original design left little room between our weapon and motor mounted pulley, causing us to destroy a pulley and motor during testing.
- Had issues tensioning pulleys, which were exasperated by non-concentric pulleys.
- The inside of the chassis was cramped, and made assembling electronics difficult.
- Could have benefitted from better wheel protection.
- None of our original electronics were in stock, so everything ended up being a substitute.
- The bot bounces a lot after a hit.
Good aspects
- The weapon proved very durable on weapon to weapon hits, despite it not working.
- Our chassis held up remarkably well. The TPU protected the electronics and aluminum standoffs remarkably.
- Because we made several backup TPU chassis and 1/8 aluminum plates, we were able to swap out any part that took damage.
- While the ultra torque motors caused us to be slower, we had much more control over the bot.
- The electronics held up very well. The smaller receiver and weapon esc allowed us to fit everything in the chassis.
Changes/Improvements
- Not entirely sure why our weapon system only worked during testing. Discovered that weapon failures were largely due to a grounded motor coil.
- Increase the gap between our weapon motor and electron.
- Use timing belts and 3D printed timing pulleys.
- Increase diameter of shoulder bolt.
- Chassis design was a bit overkill.
- Could decrease weight where protection is less needed.
- Increase space on interior for electronics.
- Wheel Protection
- Use smaller ESCs where possible.
Competitions
- State of Franklin Robot Rumble 2023
Anomali V1.6
Created by: Ryan De Angioletti, Rafael Sena, Ian Kwuan
Mentor: Jacques Wang
Max Weapon RPM | 6200 (theoretical) |
Min Spin Up Time | 0.9 second |
Drive Speed | ~4ft per second |
Problems
- Rear pulley kept on getting worn down and hit by our weapon.
- Timing belts kept on falling off destroyed pulleys, or stretching.
- The inside of the chassis was cramped, and made assembling electronics difficult.
- Despite using torque motors for drive, we lost pushing matches.
- Could not figure out how to get our 4s batteries into the bot, and had to use 3s.
Good aspects
- The weapon finally worked.
- We took no damage the entire day, except on our pulley and weapon.
Changes/Improvements
- Improve reliability and durability of weapon assembly.
- Increase the gap between our weapon and pulleys.
- Use timing belts and 3D printed Onyx timing pulleys not ABS.
- Increase diameter of shoulder bolt.
- Chassis design was a bit overkill.
- Could decrease weight where protection is less needed.
- Increase space on interior for electronics.
- Wheel Protection
- Use smaller ESCs where possible.
- Change drive motors.
Competitions
- RoboJackets Grudge Matches 2023
Anomali V1.7
Created by: Ryan De Angioletti, Rafael Sena, Ian Kwuan
Mentor: Jacques Wang
Problems
- Similar problems to previous versions.
- Pushing Force
- Drive Speed
- Low Weapon Kinetic Energy
- Internal Space
Good aspects
- Nylon Gears worked better than belts and pulleys.
Changes/Improvements
- Full Redesign
Competitions
- Fall 2023 Random Matches
Anomalii
Created by: Ryan De Angioletti
Funded by: Invention Studio
Drive Motors | Dartbox Viper 6mm motors |
Drive Motor Controllers | JustCuz Robotics Dual ESC |
Weapon Motor | Repeat 2836 1800kv brushless motor |
Weapon Motor Controllers | RobotMatter 35A Blheli_32 ESC |
Receiver | 2A mini Reciever for Flysky Controller 4Ch |
Remote Control | Flysky FS-i6x 6-10Ch 2.4GHz RC transmitter |
Battery | Galaxy 3s 850mah |
Wheels | 1/16" Titanium Cleats |
Max Weapon RPM | 11340 RPM |
Min Spin Up Time | ~1 second |
Drive Speed | ~12ft per second |
Problems
- Anomalii was originally designed for 4s, however had to change to 3s
- During testing, one of the Dartbox Gecko motors stalled, meaning Anomalii had to switch to Vipers which do not run on 4s.
- Left Viper motor seized broke after fourth fight
- Could have benefitted from better weapon gear protection
- TPU shell was significantly weaker the Anomali's shell, despite similar settings.
- This version of TPU was printed on Ultimaker, instead of Prusa.
- Motor shield rubs against weapon motor, causing white smoke to emit during long fights.
Good aspects
- Much faster drive
- Much faster weapon
- When stuck against a wall, able to use the torque from instantly spinning up the weapon to escape.
Changes/Improvements
- Increase the gap between our weapon motor and motor shield.
- Improve TPU shell print quality (Print on Bamboo).
- Slim down wheel TPU print thickness to better fit in bot.
- Practice with drive and weapon.
- Design for 3s.
- Increase bite.
Competitions
- December 9th In House Tournament
Gallery
Iterations V1.5, V1.6, V1.7 of Anomali
Anomalii