VEX U PYRO 2023 Reveal - Spin Up

The airblast was VEXU legal under VUR12 as an unmodified commercially available pneumatic component rated for at least 100 psi. It is safe as defined by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95 as the noise level produced is under 110 dB, however as a precaution ear plugs were offered to all competitors and referees. It does not violate any other VRC rules, including R4a (below certain pressures) or R17c, as the robot is not actuating any "non-pneumatic device" on the robot. In fact, it is not actuating anything. Additionally, releasing air is a perfectly legal action, see the exhaust ports on cylinders and solenoids.
The 15 inch robots were unable to shoot properly as the tilter mechanism would constantly get jammed. They were also unable to drive straight as the flywheel weight was too heavy, causing the COG to be to the left of the robot, and causing the robot to sink too far into the tiles. This sinking was disastrous for our custom 2" mecanum wheels, which had very little clearance between their roller axles and the ground.

[@wally7573]

Pyro would’ve won worlds if the 15 inch worked. We love Pyro🔥❤

[@thearxen]

Even though PYRO didn’t do great at worlds, they def deserved an award for that air canon. That thing was awesome to watch.

[@606X]

PYRO OP

[@KennyGreenBean]

1:00 beat drop goes crazy 🔥🔥🔥💪💪💪

[@madingthree]

When you literally condense Double Jeopardy (battlebot) in VEX form

[@7614aphoenixrobotics]

you could say that these robots are pretty fire

[@fastmanatee8794]

This is the best reveal video I’ve ever seen

[@nathanrossi8800]

ASU IS #1 IN INNOVATION

[@chrisr3539]

I love it

[@Ptrfed]

Pyro 6 going dark 😈

[@jameszhang5401]

peak trolling PYRO OP

[@techery3468]

The air canon was so cool!

[@SericusXia]

should def be in best of vex

[@richardlee5250]

PYRO OP!!!

[@bertenheimer]

What a beast

[@Unofficialbao]

wait how would they count score for ur opponent if their goal is gone

[@shijunliu3798]

the big pneumatics tank to kick out disks tho..

[@PART_295Y]

Can you make something like this in Over Under?

[@PART_295Y]

This has aged perfectly I might add

[@LucasWheeler-xc1kp]

Turns out they can lol. Too bad psi got nerfed. 16 motor drive went crazy.

[@PART_295Y]

@RiseUp2900 lol yeah

[@حكاياتكوكي-و3ف]

Omg this is a tank not a robot 👏🏻👏🏻
Just curious how was this considered legal if it ruined the field components don't that violates a major rule I think

[@C-WIT]

I can't handle this 🤣

[@Sy1vi3]

pyro

[@zeboi621]

the 15" probably couldve done better if pyro didnt 'blow' all of their budget on goals

[@Classicsfrom2023]

Lfg

[@chad7917]

Terrorism meta

[@rocky6344]

PYRO OP