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Forum: Technical Discussion 26-12-2016, 09:47
Replies: 11
Views: 795
Posted By matthewdenny
Re: SRX Encoder Breakout Options

so each side of the drivetrain has 2/3 motors each with a Talon SRX. but only 1 gearbox. Can the encoder on the gearbox be wired to multiple SRXs?
Forum: Technical Discussion 25-12-2016, 17:57
Replies: 11
Views: 795
Posted By matthewdenny
I see in the manual that the CTRE encoder needs...

I see in the manual that the CTRE encoder needs some lathe work on the toughbox shaft. Any suggestions for a work around or an option for those of us that don't have a working lathe?
Forum: Technical Discussion 24-12-2016, 19:04
Replies: 11
Views: 795
Posted By matthewdenny
SRX Encoder Breakout Options

We are going to be a second year team, and would like to incorporate more control in our robot this year. We have 4 talon SRX that we plan to use on the drivetrain (Kitbot). There are multiple...
Forum: General Forum 04-12-2016, 13:39
Replies: 13
Views: 1,927
Posted By matthewdenny
Re: Cards against humanity scholarship for women in STEM

I love arguing on the internet as much as the last guy but when a company spends their money on a scholarship to let someone attend college, I have a hard time being upset over it, regardless of any...
Forum: General Forum 26-10-2016, 15:22
Replies: 47
Views: 3,180
Posted By matthewdenny
Let's assume there are 90 matches or so other...

Let's assume there are 90 matches or so other than elimination matches.

Show the sponsors video about once an hour (15 times).

Give teams the option to compose a ~3 min video about their team....
Forum: General Forum 07-09-2016, 21:36
Replies: 43
Views: 4,017
Posted By matthewdenny
6054 and Marlington HS in Alliance OH just...

6054 and Marlington HS in Alliance OH just finished our shop this week.
Forum: Technical Discussion 07-08-2016, 22:59
Replies: 20
Views: 1,710
Posted By matthewdenny
Re: New Mill - Help with tooling

No I haven't had the opportunity to yet. The B&S 9 seems the most common from what I've read. And with the short window between getting the mill and having to order tooling, thats what I'm spending...
Forum: Technical Discussion 07-08-2016, 22:24
Replies: 20
Views: 1,710
Posted By matthewdenny
Re: New Mill - Help with tooling

I was looking at facemill arbors, but couldn't find any with a B&S #9 taper. Or am I thinking about this the wrong way?
Forum: Technical Discussion 07-08-2016, 19:51
Replies: 20
Views: 1,710
Posted By matthewdenny
Sorry for all the questions, you all have been...

Sorry for all the questions, you all have been great. But I have one more (for the moment).

So I can't find a face mill that will fit our mill taper. Can I get a face cutter that mounts to an arbor...
Forum: Technical Discussion 05-08-2016, 14:01
Replies: 20
Views: 1,710
Posted By matthewdenny
Re: New Mill - Help with tooling

So lets say I have a 3/8" carbide end mill. Do I just place it in the 3/8" B&S Collet and start milling?

What about a 3/8" Drill bit?

Link to collet set:...
Forum: Technical Discussion 01-08-2016, 07:21
Replies: 20
Views: 1,710
Posted By matthewdenny
Re: New Mill - Help with tooling

I have found a drill chuck with a straight 1/2" taper. Could I just put that in a collet for drilling?

(This B&S #9 stuff is hard to find. Can't locate a non-eBay endmill holder anywhere.)
Forum: Technical Discussion 31-07-2016, 17:48
Replies: 20
Views: 1,710
Posted By matthewdenny
How many collets would we need? I'm not sure I...

How many collets would we need? I'm not sure I understand why you need more than 1. Don't you take it out, change the tool and put it back? Also does anyone know of a source (other than eBay, which...
Forum: Technical Discussion 30-07-2016, 13:20
Replies: 20
Views: 1,710
Posted By matthewdenny
New Mill - Help with tooling

Our school recently had a Gorton Mastermil 1-22 manual milling machine donated to us by the Timken company (www.timken.com). I've attached a picture of it below.

Be relatively novice to milling we...
Forum: General Forum 26-06-2016, 18:53
Replies: 16
Views: 1,484
Posted By matthewdenny
Re: Essential/Useful Mechanical Skills

These are great everyone! Keep it coming!
Forum: General Forum 25-06-2016, 11:30
Replies: 16
Views: 1,484
Posted By matthewdenny
Essential/Useful Mechanical Skills

I'm interested in collecting a list of useful skill for robot building. I am looking for things that are commonly used both in FRC and general engineering/machining, and can be learned in a day or...
Forum: Technical Discussion 07-06-2016, 15:18
Replies: 45
Views: 4,489
Posted By matthewdenny
Re: Lathe Suggestions

Any thought on this slightly larger Harbor Freight model (8x12)?

http://www.harborfreight.com/8-inch-x-12-inch-precision-benchtop-lathe-44859.html
Forum: Extra Discussion 04-06-2016, 12:29
Replies: 25
Views: 3,746
Posted By matthewdenny
This would be interesting when combined with that...

This would be interesting when combined with that post about magnesium robot frames.
Forum: General Forum 02-06-2016, 22:05
Replies: 6
Views: 843
Posted By matthewdenny
6054: What we learned this year

Lessons Learned:
1.Ordering parts is hard. Getting a system in place at the school to decide you need a part, and get it sooner than 3 weeks requires some outside the box methods of procurement for...
Forum: Rules/Strategy 01-04-2016, 13:45
Replies: 88
Views: 11,261
Posted By matthewdenny
Re: The REAL chokehold of 2016

I see no reason why that configuration would be illegal. Of course how you use it involves a different set of rules.
Forum: General Forum 28-03-2016, 17:14
Replies: 49
Views: 5,557
Posted By matthewdenny
Wait. What about 6054?

Wait. What about 6054?
Forum: General Forum 22-03-2016, 15:27
Replies: 121
Views: 18,660
Posted By matthewdenny
Re: 20 point auto club

No 15 pt Auto club? :]
Forum: General Forum 21-03-2016, 19:39
Replies: 92
Views: 11,516
Posted By matthewdenny
Re: Banging the driver station

Here's my suggestion: In the future lets modify the drive station such that the back edge closest to the playing field has a piece of 1x1 versa frame bolted welded to it. Then teams could have the...
Forum: General Forum 17-03-2016, 19:27
Replies: 49
Views: 5,557
Posted By matthewdenny
Are you talking about the thing we use to hold...

Are you talking about the thing we use to hold mechanum wheels?
Forum: General Forum 16-03-2016, 20:53
Replies: 54
Views: 11,563
Posted By matthewdenny
Re: WestCoastBestCoast Week 1 and 2 Wrapup + Week 3 Analysis

The OP has 2 posts in 1 day to his credit, and check out that reputation.

Does WCBC's reputation go up to 11? *obligatory Spinal Tap reference.
Forum: General Forum 15-03-2016, 08:42
Replies: 54
Views: 8,921
Posted By matthewdenny
Re: Real Week 2 update

I would like to note that with small sample sizes it is statistically likely to see patterns that aren't actually there.
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