Forum: Robot Showcase
19-02-2009, 16:02
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,810
Re: Team 2854-10 balls in 1.5 seconds
This is definitely a robot to watch out for in Davis. This team is very motivated. Good luck guys, it was a lot of fun working with you over the last few weeks.
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Forum: Kit & Additional Hardware
07-01-2009, 13:36
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Replies: 69
Views: 9,254
Re: Update on the Orbit Balls
I just got off the phone with a technical sales support rep from Logoloc and he told me that they will be selling a grand total of 1800 balls. There will be a limit of one package (3 balls) per team...
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Forum: General Forum
21-04-2008, 14:12
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Replies: 98
Views: 15,535
Re: Lesson Learned: The Negative
Once division finals were over for some reason all the lights in the dome were shut off. For the remaining 12 teams that went to Einstein we had to do all our repairs, system checks and match...
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Forum: Extra Discussion
21-03-2008, 23:35
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,804
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Forum: Pneumatics
11-02-2008, 15:34
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,252
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Forum: Pneumatics
11-02-2008, 04:34
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,008
Re: NEED HELP WITH uncontrollable pneumatics
If you are trying to control the length of a cylinder you want a "center off or center closed" solenoid. Instead of the spool inside moving and staying in position to supply air to port A or port B,...
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Forum: Pneumatics
11-02-2008, 04:31
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,252
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Forum: Technical Discussion
08-02-2008, 03:53
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,966
Re: Bending Aluminum Tubing?
I am not sure if you mentioned whether you are using round or square but go around to shop and ask if they have a "Ring Roller" like this http://www.vansantent.com/bending_machine_z402.htm . Call...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
12-01-2008, 22:40
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,363
Source for large pitch plastic gears
Looking for 10 or 12 pitch Nylon or Acetal gears. I have checked SDP and McMaster. Anyone know of anyone else I could try? I am looking for something off the shelf, not something custom.
Thanks.
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Forum: Technical Discussion
10-01-2008, 18:30
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,786
Re: Where to get metal
X2 on Coast Aluminum especially if you can get together with another local team and get a bigger order. Also try:
Reliance Metals in Union City, CA
Allied Iron in Belmont, CA
Stay away from Alan, he...
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Forum: FIRST E-Mail Blast Archive
06-11-2007, 19:20
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Replies: 56
Views: 7,827
Re: **FIRST EMAIL**/Practice Match Poll
Someone should move this to the general forum with a poll for just the 3 options with no modifications or changes to them. That way more people can see this and comment on it.
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Forum: FIRST E-Mail Blast Archive
06-11-2007, 19:00
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Replies: 56
Views: 7,827
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Forum: Regional Competitions
08-10-2007, 22:25
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Replies: 113
Views: 16,837
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Forum: Off-Season Events
20-07-2007, 21:26
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Replies: 453
Views: 68,576
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Forum: Technical Discussion
25-04-2007, 23:36
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,405
Re: Designing Anodized Parts
If you talk to an anodizing company they can usually control the buildup +/- .0004. You just have the bearing bores machined oversize by the amount that the anodize will build up and you are good to...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
13-03-2007, 12:06
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,495
Re: Machining plastics with CNC
When machining plastics try hooking up an air nozzle to the machine and point it at the cutter. That will help with the heat buildup on the cutter. You might also have to stop and let the tool cool...
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Forum: FIRST Lego League
12-03-2007, 23:12
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Replies: 1
Views: 789
Where to get FLL field
One of my professors at school is trying to put together a FLL competition for some middle school students he is working with. This is not going to be an official competition just something for the...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
03-03-2007, 02:14
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Replies: 2
Views: 719
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Forum: Technical Discussion
19-02-2007, 20:25
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,858
Re: ramp tractions
You can buy paint with grit in it. It’s used to paint onto concrete steps and other smooth surfaces. You can get it at Grainger, and maybe Home Depot/Lowes. As far as tape for numbers I think that...
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Forum: Robot Showcase
11-02-2007, 19:17
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,462
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Forum: Motors
07-02-2007, 01:19
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,489
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Forum: Extra Discussion
02-02-2007, 23:57
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,843
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Forum: Technical Discussion
31-01-2007, 02:46
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,231
Re: Acme Threaded Rods and Studs
Not sure if you have checked these guys out yet. www.kerkmotion.com They supplied the one we have in the kit. Check section 8 (I think) of the manual for detailed info on the lead screw part #.
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Forum: Technical Discussion
31-01-2007, 01:52
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,124
Re: Machine Shops in the Bay Area?
Just go to google and search for CNC Machine Shops near Los Altos, ca (or try Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Menlo Park, San Jose, etc). There should be tons of them. I would highly recommend driving around...
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Forum: Robot Showcase
29-01-2007, 04:12
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,287
Re: Team 192, Robot Lifting Teaser
Are you using some kind of winch (sounds like it might be the FP w/ gearbox) to pull that center leg? Looks like a very simple and efficient design.
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