Forum: Technical Discussion
13-08-2011, 13:10
|
|
Replies: 9
Views: 2,851
Re: I may never use rivets again.
They can be inserted using an arbor press (if you have room to fit it in there).
Another method is to use a Rivet gun. There are special attachments to the rivet gun that let you thread into the...
|
|
Forum: Extra Discussion
13-08-2011, 12:21
|
|
Replies: 12
Views: 3,665
|
|
Forum: Career
09-11-2010, 12:42
|
|
Replies: 4
Views: 1,826
Re: Junior Engineer Opening - Robotics
JamesCH95:
I am not sure on all the benefits, but I can assume it is similar to what I get: Matching retirement contribution, health, dental.Salary is not disclosed to me, but will be provided to a...
|
|
Forum: Career
02-11-2010, 14:05
|
|
Replies: 4
Views: 1,826
Junior Engineer Opening - Robotics
Hey CD'ers. I have a job opportunity for a junior level Mechanical Engineer at the National Robotics Engineering Center (http://www.rec.ri.cmu.edu/). Ideally the candidate would be graduating with...
|
|
Forum: General Forum
11-01-2010, 12:22
|
|
Replies: 34
Views: 5,339
Re: Team 135 Field Done!
The field is not difficult to build this year. I made a quarter of the field in about 10 hours with only one other person helping.
Best of luck teams.
|
|
Forum: Extra Discussion
10-01-2010, 16:52
|
|
Replies: 12
Views: 4,522
Re: pic: 2010 Break Away
These ramps were cut from the blueprints using our water jet. Inaccuracies are possible, but it was used as a guide for teams to start their design process.
Good luck teams :D
|
|
Forum: General Forum
13-12-2009, 20:06
|
|
Replies: 9
Views: 1,276
|
|
Forum: General Forum
10-12-2009, 15:36
|
|
Replies: 9
Views: 1,276
|
|
Forum: General Forum
10-12-2009, 14:49
|
|
Replies: 9
Views: 1,276
Looking for PA team to mentor...Still
Hey CD'ers.
I am still in search of a team to mentor.
10+ years FRC experience.
Work as a Robotics Research and Design Engineer with background in Mechanical Engineering.
Contact me at...
|
|
Forum: General Forum
03-09-2009, 22:19
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 1,462
In search of Pittsburgh Area Team to Mentor
Hey CD'ers,
I am a mechanical engineer at the National Robotics Engineering Center in Pittsburgh now, and I'd like to try and mentor a local area team. Anyone have some leads for me.
Thanks...
|
|
Forum: Extra Discussion
06-02-2009, 11:24
|
|
Replies: 11
Views: 2,535
|
|
Forum: Extra Discussion
15-01-2009, 14:52
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 1,545
Re: pic: Mustang Gearheads Teaser #1
You really do not need to use all that weight for metal rollers (unless they are powered. If they are not powered, a lightweight slick lexan surface will suffice.
|
|
Forum: Extra Discussion
15-01-2009, 14:50
|
|
Replies: 12
Views: 2,610
Re: pic: Team 79 Teaser #1
My eyes spy...
Helical Hopper system based on the amount that each ball is raised between them.
And a zero-spin shooting device.
Cool concept!
|
|
Forum: Rules/Strategy
14-01-2009, 13:35
|
|
Replies: 103
Views: 13,929
Re: Shooter vs Dumper Trade Study
There are times during game play where a dump is very viable..and easy.
When another team is unloading into the airlock, the trailer is stationary.
When another team is at the outpost getting the...
|
|
Forum: Robot Showcase
08-01-2009, 22:14
|
|
Replies: 9
Views: 1,712
|
|
Forum: Chit-Chat
08-01-2009, 22:02
|
|
Replies: 8
Views: 1,168
Re: Arena Zamboni?
I think i-robot has a robot that does stuff like that all ready.
Its called the "Scooba"
http://irbt.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pIRBT-3641916v380.png
Link to site...
|
|
Forum: Robot Showcase
08-01-2009, 22:00
|
|
Replies: 9
Views: 1,712
|
|
Forum: Robot Showcase
08-01-2009, 21:59
|
|
Replies: 9
Views: 1,712
McMaster has an entry for 2009!!!
Was browsing around McMaster and found this picture.
It seems that McMaster ...Team #8911 (the 1st four digits of the product number) has allready solved the problem and built a robot frame and ball...
|
|
Forum: General Forum
08-01-2009, 21:47
|
|
Replies: 20
Views: 2,200
Re: Lunacy iPhone App
I'd pay a buck for it, if the visuals are nice and well organized...
..but that means I'd have to buy an iphone :(
How about a web page online that is compatible with i-phones?
|
|
Forum: FIRST E-Mail Blast Archive
08-01-2009, 14:21
|
|
Replies: 42
Views: 4,821
Re: **FIRST EMAIL**/Game Pieces Available
Instead of worrying about the lack of resources, try looking at it from a different perspective.
When a NASA roboticist designs a gripper to grab onto moon rocks, they do not have many moon rocks...
|
|
Forum: Technical Discussion
07-01-2009, 08:38
|
|
Replies: 10
Views: 5,653
Re: Where to buy a 'Robot sized' CV Joint
My research focuses a lot on the properties of universal joints, so I know all about how they work (even the non-apparent properties) :]
I am doing fairly well, and the press on my robot has been...
|
|
Forum: Extra Discussion
06-01-2009, 23:15
|
|
Replies: 33
Views: 7,579
Re: pic: 1902 Teaser 09
Great Idea! Our team had it too, but it is not legal.
There WILL be a point where one of the required wheels makes contact with the floor at an angle that is not in the correct, required orientation.
|
|
Forum: Technical Discussion
06-01-2009, 23:03
|
|
Replies: 10
Views: 5,653
Re: Where to buy a 'Robot sized' CV Joint
You do not need to use an expensive CV joint.
You can just use two simple Universal Joints in Series (each bent at the same angle) to create a CV joint.
This is called a DOUBLE CARDIAN joint.
If...
|
|
Forum: Robot Showcase
07-12-2008, 10:37
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 2,909
Re: Pole Climbing Robot -- Update
Vote # update....
I currently am only 1 vote behind the leader in my category, so please help and vote if you can.
My thanks go out to the CD community.
Best,
Gabe
|
|
Forum: Robot Showcase
06-12-2008, 21:03
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 2,909
Pole Climbing Robot -- Update
Hey CD'ers
I made a post a couple weeks ago about my robot I am working on, HERE (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70057)
I just got back from Korea, where I was showing off the...
|
FIRST is all about going past theoretical limits. - Foster [more] 
