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Bob Steele 22-01-2009 00:59

pic: Skunkswerve....team 1983
 

Dave McLaughlin 22-01-2009 01:02

Re: pic: Skunkswerve....team 1983
 
A newer version features a Dewalt tansmission instead of the toughbox as shown. In addition, the frame has been changed to provide more support.

Asa 22-01-2009 01:52

Re: pic: Skunkswerve....team 1983
 
It's scary how similar it looks to our design

Are you using a coaxial design for the power/steering shafts?

Our prototype bot is working great so far, we'll post videos when we have the controls figured out

R.C. 22-01-2009 02:01

Re: pic: Skunkswerve....team 1983
 
Nice job on the CAD, have fun with that insane drivetrain.

CraigHickman 22-01-2009 02:08

Re: pic: Skunkswerve....team 1983
 
Excellent. It's like a wide side variation of what we're building!

Have you considered powering each wheel independently, via banebots or DeWalts, in order to make a traction control system easier?

dtengineering 22-01-2009 02:27

Re: pic: Skunkswerve....team 1983
 
Looks like more great work from the Skunks. This will be a great design to show off swerve drive concepts to the dozens of WA rookies this year.

Looking forward to seeing it go!

Jason

Dave McLaughlin 22-01-2009 13:47

Re: pic: Skunkswerve....team 1983
 
To answer some question, we are using a coaxial design for the steering/power shafts.

We considered powering all four "cans" independently, but decided that a half swerve design with a CIM powering each side would provide enough flexibility for control. As of now we can orient the front and back pair independently in addition to powering the front and back separately.

Our team discussed implementing a traction control system, but we decided that it could hinder the driver’s ability to control the robot, much like the Airbus fly-by-wire systems that have caused pilot/computer “disagreements.”

Tom Line 22-01-2009 15:55

Re: pic: Skunkswerve....team 1983
 
Aren't you missing tensioners for your toughbox (or dewalt) chains? Sliding the toughbox/dewalt back and forth won't work since you'll have different amounts of slack in both chains. Or am I missing a second set of slots crosswise to the set I can see?

Darren Collins 22-01-2009 15:59

Re: pic: Skunkswerve....team 1983
 
Very nice work 1983! Keep up the great work and we'll see you in a few weeks.

Dave McLaughlin 22-01-2009 17:13

Re: pic: Skunkswerve....team 1983
 
The transmission is offset from the center of the robot, the chains will be different lengths so sliding the toughbox or Dewalt will tension both sides. If that method does not work, we are planning on making some of our own AM style tensioners for use with 25 chain.

amariealbrecht 22-01-2009 17:59

Re: pic: Skunkswerve....team 1983
 
thats a very interesting and crazy drivetrain! Nice work ... keep it up!
Best of Luck
Alicia Albrecht
Electrical Subteam
The Robettes 2177

Sam N. 22-01-2009 21:35

Re: pic: Skunkswerve....team 1983
 
I share the same emotions as Asa: It's scary how similar it looks to our design as well.

Looks very solid. Do you have a weight estimate?

Best of luck to you in fab.

Hal9000 23-01-2009 03:10

Re: pic: Skunkswerve....team 1983
 
We are currently assembling the shafts. We are also hoping that we can get the frame welded very soon. Me or other team members may be posting pictures soon.

Asa 24-01-2009 00:11

Re: pic: Skunkswerve....team 1983
 
are you using bevel gears for power?

Dave McLaughlin 24-01-2009 01:08

Re: pic: Skunkswerve....team 1983
 
Yes, there are two bevel gears used for power transfer.


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