Forum: Extra Discussion
24-12-2016, 14:30
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,209
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Forum: Extra Discussion
24-12-2016, 10:05
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,209
Re: pic: FRC KOP Chassis Butterfly Upgrade V1
Each one, with some wiggle room, should lift about 45 lbs at 110ish psi. Side loads shouldn't be an issue do to the lack of hard mounting on the rod. Using the lifting eyes should just allow it to...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
08-12-2016, 14:30
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,441
Re: drilling larger holes in aluminum
Our set has a small flat on the top away from the cutting edge and we just use a set of channel locks or a wrench to break them loose. Very much important to wait for them to cool down before doing...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
08-12-2016, 13:50
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,441
Re: drilling larger holes in aluminum
Annular cutters are fabulous when a precise hole is needed. Our set has seen a lot of action since we bought it a few years back. Makes a great press fit bearing hole if done just right.
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Forum: Team Organization
06-12-2016, 10:28
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,531
Re: school politics
We have a similar rule where we are, but if kids show up to an event with parental consent we are good to go. Permission slips and waivers are your friend in this case.
Also, if a kid shows up...
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Forum: General Forum
05-12-2016, 09:51
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Replies: 8
Views: 779
Re: Looking for 2 LUNACY wheels
Mike,
Have you tried Fruitport or NC Gears direct? They are the only local teams that were around back then. Otherwise you might have luck with the group of teams from the Holland/Zeeland area.
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Forum: General Forum
29-11-2016, 08:45
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Replies: 6
Views: 720
Re: RoboRio in KOP?
If history repeats itself, and I'm confident it will, you won't get another one. The rookie kit comes with the yellow tote of extra goodies that veterans do without. The control system is typically...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
15-11-2016, 17:14
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Replies: 16
Views: 795
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Forum: Extra Discussion
14-11-2016, 07:01
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,888
Re: pic: Average Winch Innards
Quite a few low bar bots had weight to spare and had space at a premium. We did something similar with our ball collector for aerial assist, made some good confusion faces happen when people tried...
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Forum: Motors
07-11-2016, 18:58
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,451
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Forum: Motors
07-11-2016, 17:13
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,451
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Forum: Extra Discussion
25-10-2016, 20:40
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,107
Re: pic: VorTX logo
The three green parts don't all land in the same spot if you rotate them around the triangle in the middle. The upper left one looks like it sits in a different spot when you extend lines to the...
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Forum: Fundraising
25-10-2016, 13:17
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,174
Re: Acquiring a 3D Printer?
It's a Form1+. I messed with it for about 6 months testing everyday. The big problem was that a failure destroyed the print trays so continuing with it actually cost more than our Stratasys Uprint...
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Forum: Fundraising
25-10-2016, 13:11
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,174
Re: Acquiring a 3D Printer?
It's a super cool technology, but when every job fails and they tell you that the solution is to buy the new model I'll look elsewhere. We did make a really cool RSL holder that was clear and put an...
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Forum: Fundraising
25-10-2016, 10:43
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,174
Re: Acquiring a 3D Printer?
I have a formlabs printer in my classroom. It makes a lovely paperweight. Out of 60 prints, I had 3 successful jobs. There were so many occlusions and failures I couldn't believe it. Their...
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Forum: General Forum
13-10-2016, 08:26
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Replies: 8
Views: 952
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Forum: General Forum
09-10-2016, 15:48
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Replies: 4
Views: 902
Re: Student Project for an Autonomous Bed Mover
Take a look at University of Michigan's hospital system in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They have, or had, robotic delivery systems for food service, supply deliveries, and more. Last time I saw them was...
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Forum: General Forum
07-10-2016, 08:00
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,381
Re: Q. Best sheet metal design?
We've used galvanized in the past but only sparingly. You need fantastic ventilation if you plan to weld it, the edges tend to be incredibly sharp, it doesn't paint well without scrubbing with...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
24-09-2016, 08:03
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,261
Re: Vinyl Cutter
I agree, weeding I'd dependent on design. When I heard battery label I thought of our conventions where we keep information about the battery performance on the battery from year to year. If it's...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
24-09-2016, 00:06
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,261
Re: Vinyl Cutter
Unless you have the ability to print on it, vinyl is really a terrible choice for labeling. That's a lot of weeding to pick the letters and number for batteries and basic labels. I'd much rather...
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Forum: Programming
18-09-2016, 16:03
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,837
Re: custom button panel
Here are some pictures of our panel:
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b439/team3572/GOPR0075_zps63lfnk2k.jpg
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b439/team3572/GOPR0076_zpswu6owcle.jpg
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Forum: Technical Discussion
18-09-2016, 15:35
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,261
Re: Vinyl Cutter
I have a GCC Expert 24 in my classroom and have liked it. My only complaint is that it uses an optical sensor to track media and that doesn't seem to be "student proof" But it cuts beautifully when...
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Forum: Programming
16-09-2016, 08:06
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,837
Re: custom button panel
We use a keyboard emulator called PoKeys. https://www.poscope.com/products/pokeys-devices/
It's been really easy to work with as you assign values to keyboard keys you wouldn't normally use. Also,...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
19-05-2016, 14:30
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Replies: 77
Views: 8,419
Re: Is Welding Worth It?
Why do you grind your welds down? Are you looking for a smooth appearance or for a strong joint? In my opinion, nothing looks better than a smooth stack of weld material laid down just right...
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Forum: Robotics Education and Curriculum
18-05-2016, 09:14
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,250
Re: What states fund robotics
Michigan doesn't fully fund, it only partially funds robotics. That funding is starting to run out too with promised funds being reduced as teams advanced to the State Champs this year.
Also,...
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See, the boyfriend/girlfriend IS the robot. :D - sanddrag [more] 
