Forum: Technical Discussion
07-06-2016, 22:42
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,136
Re: Sheet Metal vs Tube Drivetrain
First of all, I recommend using 1x2 x .125 aluminum tube for your chassis. We use this every single year (With the exception of last year). It allows for simple connection of gearboxes. One issue may...
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Forum: General Forum
16-03-2016, 15:07
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,430
Rethinking the Low bar
Just wondering.... If you had the chance to travel back to kickoff, would you still design to travel under the low bar?
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Forum: General Forum
25-02-2016, 02:03
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,875
Re: Mentors not wanting to stay
We have had similar issues this year. At the end of the day, mentors are usually under appreciated. Believe it or not, mentors are REAL PEOPLE and have lives. Be grateful for the time they give you....
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Forum: General Forum
25-02-2016, 01:54
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Replies: 48
Views: 3,969
Hours spent during build season
Hello,
This year was a big transition year for team 599 as our main coach moved up North. Due to this shift, our build season schedule was different and moved around so we struggled as a team to...
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Forum: Robot Showcase
01-02-2016, 22:12
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,178
Re: 2557 Robot update
Hey I saw that you guys had a mini Mill or some sort of Green tabletop drill press with an XY table. I am currently in the market for something Similar. What are your guys experiences with it? Would...
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Forum: General Forum
01-02-2016, 22:07
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Replies: 5
Views: 980
Building defenses
Hello, our team is planning on building the defenses this week. Did any of you guys encounter any common problems? Is there anything we should be aware of or look put for?
Thanks for the Help
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Forum: Extra Discussion
31-01-2016, 21:53
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,877
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Forum: Robot Showcase
26-01-2016, 19:50
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,625
Re: Team 599: The Robodox's Robot Teaser
Thanks for the compliment means a lot! It may be kind of hard to see but on the front chassis rail is a small piece of vertical lexan. This piece of lexan bends and helps the ball climb up. It...
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Forum: Robot Showcase
26-01-2016, 19:45
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,625
Re: Team 599: The Robodox's Robot Teaser
Thanks for the compliment means a lot! It may be kind of hard to see but on the front chassis rail is a small piece of vertical lexan. This piece of lexan bends and helps the ball climb up. It...
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Forum: Robot Showcase
26-01-2016, 19:39
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,625
Re: Team 599: The Robodox's Robot Teaser
Actually no. Because the rules only require 8" of bumber around each corner, and our robot is around 27" wide (Approx), there is a gap in the middle where the intake is placed. However, we do use the...
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Forum: Motors
26-01-2016, 15:45
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,314
Re: Heat/Friction of 775 + Versaplanetary
Does anybody know the proper lubricant to use on a Versaplanetary gearbox? brand? Link? We are planning on using a 775pro attached to a VP 28:1 ratio if that affects what to use.
Thanks!
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Forum: Robot Showcase
25-01-2016, 20:26
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,625
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Forum: Robot Showcase
25-01-2016, 20:16
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,625
Team 599: The Robodox's Robot Teaser
https://drive.google.com/a/ghchs.com/file/d/0B3Mugubvr2HrdHdGYVl6TXpMbk0/view?usp=sharing
Hello,
We are the Robodox from Granada Hills Charter High School and this is the CAD for our robot so far!...
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Forum: Motors
23-01-2016, 13:47
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Replies: 1
Views: 488
Vandoor motor sprocket HELP
Hey guys!
So my team was planning on using the Van Door motors this build season; however, the output shaft is some really awkward size (maybe metric :mad: ). We were just wondering if anyone used...
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Forum: Motors
21-01-2016, 21:15
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,068
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Forum: Motors
21-01-2016, 18:59
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,068
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Forum: Chit-Chat
15-01-2016, 01:35
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Replies: 1
Views: 415
Home Machine Shop
Ever since I was younger Ive loved working with tools put being on a FIRST team has really expanded my horizon. In my garage, I have the basic wrenches, hammers, measuring tools, screwdrivers ETC. My...
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Forum: General Forum
14-01-2016, 16:12
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Replies: 2
Views: 694
Intake Boulders with conveyor
How do you guys feel about using horizontal conveyor belts on either side of the intake? Do you guys have any Motor Recommendations? We were considering using Window motors to drive our conveyors....
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