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I like it. Doing simple things really well > doing a few things inconsistently.

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This is a really good option for teams without a lot of resources. Being able to help cooperate will be very useful.

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I would recommend lifting the stack and skiding the previous tote underneath it to increase stack height and decrease elevator size.

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Could you expand on that? I'm curious where you are saying to slide the previous tote.

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You take the stack you are in possesion of, lift it up, and move into another tote. Then place your stack on top of the new tote, and pick the whole thing up from the bottom again.

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To clarify the tote stack lift:

If you lift the bottom tote in an existing stack, so long as your center of gravity is stable enough, you could move a stack of theoretically any height onto a single tote thus reducing the amount of height your elevator would require.

The trade off here is high loads and thus a more stable center of gravity is required.

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I agree with that method of lifting totes. What material would be durable yet flexible enough for the snapping side pieces?

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It could be rigid, but hinged and spring loaded so that it can only bend upwards.

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Just wondering if there is any point advantage to stacking the totes within the robot, or if there is any real advantage to stacking the totes inside the robot in general?

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Maybe being able to move stacks

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Stability for one. Keeping your CG closer to your drive base should result in a more stable robot. Less tippy.

Stack security for another. It may be easier to design a system within your robot to keep tote/containers from falling over when moving about.

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Greg,

Do you know if this was designed with one or the Bimba Cylinders that are available to us? We are mentoring a rookie team and this looks like a great option to get them started! Thanks!

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COG. If your COG gets too far out the chassis (which, for tall stacks, is likely) then you risk tipping a litle bit when you accelerate or stop suddenly. If you tip even a little, you might knock over your totes.

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Greg,

Do you have an approximate lead time for the bushings and bearing plate shown in this design to arrive at AndyMark?

Thanks!