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pic: FRC488 - 2014 Octocanum Pod - Top
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how are you actuating the unit?
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These are really nice. I am assuming that you are actuating the entire pod due to the mounting holes. Cant wait to see it in action. Very nice work.
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Re: pic: FRC488 - 2014 Octocanum Pod - Top
![]() The highlighted bracket is attached to a 1.5" bore, 1.5" stroke cylinder. There is one cylinder for each pod. It pushes on a 3/8" bolt that will be located on the right side of the pod shown above. The pivot is on the far left of the pod, behind the mecanum wheel. |
Re: pic: FRC488 - 2014 Octocanum Pod - Top
This is really nice. In terms of design/simplicity, it's the best ocotocanum I've ever seen.
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Madison, out of curiosity what is your change in ground clearance from Mecanum to traction?
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There's about 1/2" of clearance.
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That looks delightfully compact and sleek!
Curious: Why did you go with 4" mecanum wheels? Is it just a weight/compactness issue? Our octocanum switches from 6" mecanum (with a .75" sprocket) to 2" colsons (with a 1 7/8" sprocket!) to get the lowest gear reduction possible without an additional shifter. Also, are you actuating all four cylinders from a single valve? If so, how fast is the switch? Thanks! |
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We haven't decided yet if we're going to actuate all four cylinders together through a single valve or give them each (or in pairs) a valve to increase air flow. We'll probably try it both ways and, if there's no really compelling reason for the added airflow, use a single valve. |
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Thanks for sharing--it's always neat to see other teams' take on the same basic functionality. |
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Very cool design, I hope to see it in competition.
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