Team 383 kicker prototype
 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RZdcUQoUZ0

Range is reasonably adequate as of now. :D

Re: Team 383 kicker prototype
 

Yeah, I guess that is ok range...
^sarcasm.

Re: Team 383 kicker prototype
 

I just wish we could reasonably test our prototypes (reasonably adequately) outside

Re: Team 383 kicker prototype
 

Do you mind sharing what type of kicking mechanism you used? Or post a close up picture?

Re: Team 383 kicker prototype
 

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.

Re: Team 383 kicker prototype
 

It looks like the arm is still manually pulled back/released. Any ideas for how to do it mechanically?

Re: Team 383 kicker prototype
 

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.

Re: Team 383 kicker prototype
 

looks awesome!
can't wait to see brazil in boston!

Re: Team 383 kicker prototype
 

it may be illegal to use last years window motors model's on your robot check the rules

Re: Team 383 kicker prototype
 

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.

Re: Team 383 kicker prototype
 

Do you have a way of shooting with less power?

Re: Team 383 kicker prototype
 

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.

Re: Team 383 kicker prototype
 

Nice, that's a slick way to do it. :)