Not KEVIN
4008B's first robot, Not KEVIN, was created for the VEX Turning Point game. It features an upgraded drivetrain, connected intake and flywheel, and arm to interact with caps.
Upgraded Chassis
KEVIN features an upgraded drivetrain. The front and back wheels are raised, which allows it to mount the center platforms from either end.
Roller Intake
A rubber band roller intake ensnares balls on the field to be transported up. This mechanism has both strength and flexibility, allowing the robot to grip the ball securely yet still allow easy acquisition. Since this intake was separate from the connected flywheel and intake mechanism, the team had to take care to ensure the ball transitioned smoothly to the next stage in the robot.
Connected Flywheel and Intake
Using rubber-edged wheels for grip and customized tread for efficiency, Not KEVIN's integrated flywheel and intake subsystem quickly grabs the ball from the roller intake and carries it up. After running up the tread and non-slip mat, the ball meets the highspeed flywheel, which snags the ball using a rubber band casing, directs it with a custom-shaped metal plate, and shoots it at its target.
