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Manoel
25-01-2010, 19:00
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RZdcUQoUZ0

Range is reasonably adequate as of now. :D
Jeffy
25-01-2010, 21:05
Yeah, I guess that is ok range...
^sarcasm.
Enigma's puzzle
25-01-2010, 22:08
I just wish we could reasonably test our prototypes (reasonably adequately) outside
J_Beth
25-01-2010, 23:30
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RZdcUQoUZ0

Range is reasonably adequate as of now. :D

Do you mind sharing what type of kicking mechanism you used? Or post a close up picture?
Manoel
26-01-2010, 20:30
Do you mind sharing what type of kicking mechanism you used? Or post a close up picture?


We haven't taken any pictures yet, sorry, but it is a simple human-arm actuated, surgical tubing powered kicker as of now - like many you see other teams doing here on CD. I''l post some pictures when it is working a bit better and looking tidier.
ttldomination
26-01-2010, 20:45
It looks like the arm is still manually pulled back/released. Any ideas for how to do it mechanically?
Manoel
30-01-2010, 14:06
It looks like the arm is still manually pulled back/released. Any ideas for how to do it mechanically?

We tested it this week with a Window Motor (previous year's model) and it worked just fine, although very slowly. The final robot should have an overengineered gearbox with as many powerful motors we have left. Release will be by means of a dog gear, probably actuated by a Denso motor with linkage.
WhiteShadow1474
15-02-2010, 22:34
looks awesome!
can't wait to see brazil in boston!
gaby1367
16-02-2010, 13:46
We tested it this week with a Window Motor (previous year's model) and it worked just fine, although very slowly. The final robot should have an overengineered gearbox with as many powerful motors we have left. Release will be by means of a dog gear, probably actuated by a Denso motor with linkage.

it may be illegal to use last years window motors model's on your robot check the rules
Manoel
16-02-2010, 15:19
it may be illegal to use last years window motors model's on your robot check the rules

Yes, of course it is illegal. It was just a prototype. ;)

EDIT: Last year's motors would be legal (as replacements, not additions), as they are the same as this year's. The particular window motor we used would not, as it is a different model.
JamesCH95
16-02-2010, 15:38
Do you have a way of shooting with less power?
Manoel
16-02-2010, 15:42
Do you have a way of shooting with less power?

Yes, it is possible both mechanically (winch release) and electrically (sensor feedback). We'll probably limit the operator to choose between three settings only, one for each zone.
JamesCH95
16-02-2010, 15:54
Nice, that's a slick way to do it. :)