Team PyroTech 3459|What Motors and Gearings can do (The Arm) [Video]
 

The original set-up for our arm was created for a device designed to aim satellite discs. As you can see in the video, it was very slow (but accurate), but after some major adjustments, it is considerably faster:

http://www.teampyrotech.org/?p=787


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vu3-q3rmcY

(Look at the clock at the corner to see the length)

Any support/comments would be greatly appreciated. :)

Re: Team PyroTech 3459|What Motors and Gearings can do (The Arm) [Video]
 

dont you just love/hate gear ratios? very nice design, any progress with a manipulator? I dig your 'shop' too, amazing how much dedication and passion goes into these things.

Re: Team PyroTech 3459|What Motors and Gearings can do (The Arm) [Video]
 

We have a temporary one (it may be used in competition, because it does work). You can see it here:


http://www.teampyrotech.org/?p=812

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtoJmj_4ZqM

Re: Team PyroTech 3459|What Motors and Gearings can do (The Arm) [Video]
 

so simple yet effective! best of luck with your competitions this year, seems like you guys have a stellar bot. cheers