Rumblebots | Mechanical Engineering Department
University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Campus
Design Basics:
The following is a quick overview of Cibucán 2.0
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Aluminum Body
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Tool Steel Weapon
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Coulson Wheels
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Reversible Design
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Modular Design
A bit of History...
Cibucán 2.0 is an upgrade from the original Cibucán. The first one was built in a span of a month, and fought 2 bouts. After taking a semester of analysis and redesign with Dr. Valentín and Ulpiano Almodóvar the end result was an improved Cibucán 2.0 that itself can be upgraded even more.
Weapon:
The main weapon is a drum, specifically called "egg beater"
Features of the deisgn:
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Quick to manufacture but increased costs
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Custom-made pulleys
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Highly efficient motor
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Reversible Design
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Weapon Module can be removed quickly
Chasis/Armor
The chasis and armor are combined in single aluminum pieces.
Features of the design:
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Quick and easy to manufacture
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Top and bottom are lexan parts
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Chopper resistant design