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Forum: General Forum 03-12-2015, 10:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 950
Posted By dradel
vuvg cable

Hi all, I am a mentor on team 4557 in Middletown CT. I am in desperate need of 2 Festo VUVG cables, and am wondering if any local teams have two that I may purchase, or borrow till the ones I have...
Forum: Java 03-08-2015, 06:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,959
Posted By dradel
I'd be happy if everyone was able to get a simple...

I'd be happy if everyone was able to get a simple robot set! I know the points are low so many have said it isn't worth it, but keep in mind that with the system working like it does this year every...
Forum: Control System 03-08-2015, 06:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,260
Posted By dradel
I am not certain you can use the talons with the...

I am not certain you can use the talons with the rc kit. Besides I believe the kit comes with motor controllers
Forum: Control System 03-08-2015, 06:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,260
Posted By dradel
No they are 12volt output

No they are 12volt output
Forum: Control System 03-08-2015, 08:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,260
Posted By dradel
5v is 5v. There is no significant current being...

5v is 5v. There is no significant current being drawn on the control side. The rc kit that andymark sells I would think be fine for your needs. The only down side is I am not sure how many out puts...
Forum: Regional Competitions 03-07-2015, 08:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,131
Posted By dradel
Learned a bunch watching pioneer valley district...

Learned a bunch watching pioneer valley district today.
Can't wait for hartford!
Forum: General Forum 03-07-2015, 11:35 AM
Replies: 3,676
Views: 731,587
Posted By dradel
When you hook the laptop up to the 70" tv...

When you hook the laptop up to the 70" tv and watch pioneer valley district event in your living room
Forum: General Forum 03-07-2015, 08:09 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 16,868
Posted By dradel
Re: Week 2 Live Discussion

anyone know if and where there is a live stream for ne district pioneer valley?
Forum: Technical Discussion 03-06-2015, 07:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,087
Posted By dradel
Nope look at the pic closer... Air cylinders lift...

Nope look at the pic closer... Air cylinders lift them off the floor. We weren't sure how it would work during competition, but got us to finals last weekend in Waterbury.
Forum: Technical Discussion 03-06-2015, 05:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,087
Posted By dradel
We did something similar on our drive this year...

We did something similar on our drive this year as well.
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Forum: Robot Showcase 03-04-2015, 12:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,152
Posted By dradel
Very cool auto!! Was surprised how many teams at...

Very cool auto!! Was surprised how many teams at Waterbury didn't even have an auto program. That will be a very desirable robot!!!
Forum: Robot Showcase 03-03-2015, 06:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,804
Posted By dradel
We practiced on carpet and set up our auto on...

We practiced on carpet and set up our auto on carpet, but the knap of the carpet isn't the same and found we had to up the values. Wasn't an issue last year with traction wheels, but with the omni...
Forum: Robot Showcase 03-03-2015, 12:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,804
Posted By dradel
Looks nice! Little tip for you, get on either the...

Looks nice! Little tip for you, get on either the practice field or game floor asap and test you auto, we found out that the game carpet really changes the values needed driving the omni wheels.
Forum: Pneumatics 03-02-2015, 06:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 687
Posted By dradel
http://www.andymark.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=F...

http://www.andymark.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=Festo
Forum: District Events 03-01-2015, 08:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,524
Posted By dradel
Made it home safe but have to admit going down...

Made it home safe but have to admit going down some of the hills with a loaded trailer was almost as exciting as the finals
Forum: General Forum 03-01-2015, 07:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,405
Posted By dradel
Was awesome working with 237&558 today!!!

Was awesome working with 237&558 today!!!
Forum: General Forum 03-01-2015, 07:19 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 47,215
Posted By dradel
Was amazing being part of the Waterbury district...

Was amazing being part of the Waterbury district final! Seeing 237, 558, and 4557 develop and implement their strategy made this mentor proud.
Forum: District Events 02-28-2015, 06:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,524
Posted By dradel
Very excited to see how small a half field really...

Very excited to see how small a half field really gets with everyone moving about getting totes & RC's
Forum: General Forum 02-26-2015, 10:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,935
Posted By dradel
It also depends on your partners in any given...

It also depends on your partners in any given match. If you are partnered with a team that can stack fast, but are slow to put the stack on the platform it might pay for that quick stacker to make...
Forum: Robot Showcase 02-26-2015, 08:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,330
Posted By dradel
We can place a R/C on a three stack, but we can...

We can place a R/C on a three stack, but we can pick a four stack with a R/C up and still be stable.
We opted to build around being able to place either a stack on an existing stack or put a R/C on...
Forum: Technical Discussion 02-22-2015, 09:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,913
Posted By dradel
I am assuming you are using the worm setup to...

I am assuming you are using the worm setup to prevent back driving.?
Perhaps get rid of the Cim and worm setup and go with a window motor ?
Forum: Technical Discussion 02-22-2015, 07:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,913
Posted By dradel
Why go for 6 totes. From what I have seen from...

Why go for 6 totes. From what I have seen from most teams is it is going to take to long to make 6 stacks. And really a 6 stack is pointless without a can on top.

My thought is it is better to have...
Forum: Pneumatics 02-22-2015, 05:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,169
Posted By dradel
Re: 24V Solenoids

yep just paranoia.
Forum: Motors 02-19-2015, 10:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,032
Posted By dradel
I'd go with belt drive. It doesn't sound like...

I'd go with belt drive. It doesn't sound like there is going to be a whole lot of abuse going on. Maybe look into going with an andymark am14u. Easy to build and seems more than stout enough for what...
Forum: General Forum 02-18-2015, 05:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,348
Posted By dradel
Also don't forget about the 6 hours of unbag time...

Also don't forget about the 6 hours of unbag time if your competing in a district event rather than a regional.
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