Forum: Extra Discussion
07-03-2009, 02:00
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Forum: Extra Discussion
09-02-2009, 10:28
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Forum: Extra Discussion
09-02-2009, 08:44
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Re: pic: 1213 GROVES modified tough box
Yes, it is an IFI kitbot chassis which is a COTS (consumer off the shelf) item through IFI. Any team can purchase one from here (http://www.ifirobotics.com/kitbot.shtml) and be within the rules.
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Forum: Extra Discussion
09-02-2009, 00:15
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Replies: 12
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Forum: Extra Discussion
08-02-2009, 21:02
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,745
Re: pic: 1213 GROVES modified tough box
Good eye! I was wondering if anyone would notice. Right now we're testing, but our current configuration is not unlike a segway. The drive platforms are three inches behind our center of gravity. The...
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Forum: Extra Discussion
07-02-2009, 03:24
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Replies: 12
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Forum: Extra Discussion
06-02-2009, 16:37
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Replies: 3
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Re: pic: 1213 GROVES Shooter
It's a conveyor belt material called rough top. You can purchase roughtop from Mcmaster-Carr or I think AndyMark has some too.
Thanks Ike, It's hard to say how far it's going to shoot. With only...
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Forum: Extra Discussion
06-02-2009, 15:33
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Extra Discussion
20-01-2009, 21:59
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Replies: 5
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Re: pic: Wheel to gear box flange
For teams that don't have the means to make this part (and have money to spend), it's available through andymark (http://www.andymark.biz/am-0077.html) for $15 each. They also incorporate the keyway...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
04-01-2009, 16:40
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Replies: 16
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optical mouse motion sensor thread
Throughout the years we have used a sensor to measure the distance that the robot moves. I have been playing with a couple of ideas to keep track of motion. My favorite idea is using an optical mouse...
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Forum: Rumor Mill
15-12-2008, 08:28
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Replies: 539
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Forum: Extra Discussion
06-03-2007, 12:15
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Replies: 62
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Forum: Kit & Additional Hardware
15-02-2007, 19:19
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,138
***FALSE ALARM***
***FALSE ALARM***
It must be getting late in the build season! The aluminum racks on our double rack and pinion gets shaved of by our titanium pinions. These shavings fell into awkward areas on our...
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Forum: Electrical
24-01-2007, 21:40
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Rules/Strategy
24-01-2007, 12:04
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Inventor
24-01-2007, 11:03
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Replies: 7
Views: 785
Animation Rotate Help
I have a problem roataiong inside of "autokey" When i slecet rotate the modle will rotate, but it rotates all of the objects seperatly from one piviot point. When i'm not in autokey it's binds just...
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Forum: Motors
23-01-2007, 09:04
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,907
Re: CIMs
Unfortunately you are limited to four (little) cims.
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Forum: Technical Discussion
22-01-2007, 13:08
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Replies: 3
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What is your Role in the end game?
I feel compatible robots will make or break matches this year. This poll was intended to get a sense of how teams will match up. I fear that too many teams will answer: "We will be lifting other...
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Forum: Extra Discussion
19-01-2007, 20:25
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Motors
19-01-2007, 20:15
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Extra Discussion
19-01-2007, 19:49
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Replies: 8
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Re: pic: 1213 TARDEC Groves 2007 component
This whole structure should only cost us under 15 lbs. keep in mind that this is just a cad drawing. We have light materials specified for this system. This design will score 60 points if you can...
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Forum: Extra Discussion
19-01-2007, 12:32
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Rules/Strategy
18-01-2007, 15:33
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Replies: 11
Views: 886
Re: Bumper Dilemma
Do each of the opposing alliance have bumpers? that could help you.
Can you be damaged robot defence?
What kind of robot lifting system will not allow bumpers?
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Forum: Extra Discussion
18-01-2007, 10:04
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Replies: 53
Views: 14,201
Re: pic: New Drive System for 703
If the center wheel is offset, then you have a really complex six-wheel drive. making 8 of the wheels either not touching the ground or not effectively getting traction. If they are getting traction...
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Forum: Motors
17-01-2007, 20:38
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,085
Re: Motor Switches
One Victor speed controller per cim whether it can handle it or not. thems the rules.
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