Forum: Pneumatics
01-09-2015, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,972
Re: Venturi Pumps
We also experimented with a cheap small Shop Vac (assuming we'd replace the motor with one approved by FRC).
https://www.shopvac.com/images_products/5872411.jpg
It generated a lot of flow, but very...
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Forum: Pneumatics
01-09-2015, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,972
Re: Venturi Pumps
Rule 66 C:
The following devices are not considered pneumatic devices and are not subject to pneumatic rules (though they must satisfy all other rules):
A. a device that creates a vacuum
B....
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Forum: Rumor Mill
12-31-2014, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 712
Views: 167,180
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Forum: Rumor Mill
12-30-2014, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 712
Views: 167,180
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Forum: Rumor Mill
12-30-2014, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 712
Views: 167,180
Re: 2015 HINT DISCUSSION
I think I cracked the code. Coca-Cola has gotten involved (http://www.coca-colacompany.com/press-center/press-releases/deka-partnership-announcement) with FIRST and Dean's company, DEKA. There will...
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Forum: Pneumatics
12-30-2014, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,111
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Forum: Pneumatics
12-29-2014, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,111
Re: Pneumatic Muscles
A pneumatic muscle is good in tension. Like the muscles in your body it cannot "push". You need a spring, gravity or a 2nd muscle to pull in the opposite direction. They are very durable and have no...
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Forum: Rumor Mill
12-24-2014, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 712
Views: 167,180
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Forum: Rumor Mill
12-24-2014, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 712
Views: 167,180
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Forum: Rumor Mill
12-23-2014, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 712
Views: 167,180
Re: 2015 HINT DISCUSSION
There's a gospel song titled "Change is Coming". The alternate title is "Hold On".
YouTube link (http://youtu.be/4skytNRrLIA).
Yesterday, a man step to me,
He said how can you smile when your world...
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Forum: 3D Animation and Competition
12-12-2014, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,012
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Forum: 3D Animation and Competition
12-12-2014, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,031
Re: Uploading a Safety Animation
Thanks Tim & John,
We were successful in registering and uploading our entry. We had a new student doing it this year. She was nervous about doing is correctly.
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Forum: 3D Animation and Competition
12-11-2014, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,031
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Forum: Off-Season Events
10-13-2014, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,157
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Forum: Off-Season Events
10-13-2014, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,157
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Forum: Chit-Chat
05-12-2014, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 5,732
Re: The New Cool as a Movie
The director will be Michael Bacall, who wrote the screenplays for "21 Jump Street" and "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World".
I won't mind if they take a few liberties with some of the technical details,...
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Forum: Regional Competitions
04-05-2014, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,405
Re: South Florida Regional: 2014
Thanks for posting. What a great forum this is!
Team 3489 "Category 5" is there, sort of. We loaned our trailer to our friends on Team 4533 Wando Advanced Robotics. Go Wando!
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Forum: Regional Competitions
04-04-2014, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,405
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Forum: Control System
02-22-2014, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 629
CAD Files for the Controls?
FIRST gives us a great wiring schematic, but it's in PDF format so we cannot edit it.
Does anyone have a schematic in DWG or DXF format?
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Forum: Regional Competitions
02-21-2014, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 6,303
Re: 2014 Palmetto Regional
The Palmetto Regional organizers send important information by email. I wish they'd also post it on their website.
They wrote Palmetto WILL be webcast live by NASA! :)
On or after Thursday...
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Forum: Regional Competitions
02-20-2014, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 6,303
Re: 2014 Palmetto Regional
We're excited about coming back to Palmetto... and a little concerned about how things will play out in a "Week 1" Regional.
Does anyone know if there will be a live webcast?
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Forum: Robot Showcase
02-13-2014, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 564
Summerville Drift
Here's Team 3489's first driving test, last week: http://youtu.be/arKL5XCXGfU
Four omni wheels are a lot of fun to drive! We also have a set of drop-down traction wheels. I'll try to post that video...
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Forum: 3D Animation and Competition
01-24-2014, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 929
SAFETY ANIMATION WINNERS!
Sorry for posting this a little late. Many of you have already heard the news.
Congratulations to FRC Team 3324 "The Metrobots", from Columbus, Ohio, for wining the 2014 Safety Animation Award for...
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Forum: Chit-Chat
01-15-2014, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 377
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Forum: Chit-Chat
01-15-2014, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 377
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I mean really, have you ever tried to schedule Dean and the scuba diving trainer in Manchester in winter? ;) - Billfred [more] 
