Forum: Off-Season Events
06-06-2016, 11:24
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,969
Re: Mayhem in Merrimack 2016
https://www.twitch.tv/nefirst_red/v/70464806
If memory serves me right, 2:55:00 should be about where you want to start watching for that match.
~DK
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Forum: Off-Season Events
05-06-2016, 22:14
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,969
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Forum: Technical Discussion
05-06-2016, 01:08
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Replies: 93
Views: 7,688
Re: Most underrated/undervalued tools
Ironically, I agree in a lot of ways. I find myself using the plyers, knives (2x), files (2x) and occasionally the bit driver. So in total 6 out of the 21(?) tools on the thing. Not too many. It's...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
02-06-2016, 21:18
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Replies: 108
Views: 28,186
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Forum: Technical Discussion
02-06-2016, 15:22
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Replies: 93
Views: 7,688
Re: Most underrated/undervalued tools
A Leatherman or other multi-tool. Especially if you are willing to abuse it a bit, it can always be used as a hammer, many flat-head screwdrivers on them are pretty sharp and can be used for scraping...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
25-05-2016, 23:29
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,122
Re: Integrating Encoder Into Gearbox
Similar to the lexan Z mounts, we have seen success in the past with small aluminum mounts (these fit really nicely in the lightening holes of other parts that are cut on a water jet, which makes for...
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Forum: General Forum
23-05-2016, 08:41
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Replies: 51
Views: 8,424
Re: Best low goal robot
I'll add another to the 1058 bucket. As a sole low goaler prior to district champs they were able to shovel boulders into the low goal with ease, and secure the climb.
I saw their strength in two...
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Forum: General Forum
18-05-2016, 19:06
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,819
Re: What Percent of Teams Use CAD?
Another aspect of this discussion which is emerging, is to what extent teams use CAD during their design process. I have seen teams that use CAD to make sure that things fit simply by modeling blocks...
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Forum: Programming
02-05-2016, 15:31
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Replies: 53
Views: 8,904
Re: What Did you use for Vision Tracking?
1768 began the season using OpenCV and a Jetson TK1, we later switched to a Nexus 5X which became desirable due to its all in one packaging (camera and processor, which made taking it off the robot...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
19-04-2016, 14:30
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,226
Re: Best multi-tool for robot/field use
I carry a Leatherman Charge TTi with the bit kit. Just having pliers and a knife is incredibly helpful. The tool is a reasonable size and weight to carry everyday. The addition of the bit kit makes...
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Forum: General Forum
12-04-2016, 01:27
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,919
Re: Windows versus Mac
I use a Macbook Pro 15" as my daily driver. As a college student it is great for much of what I need in classes, typing documents, reading assignment and web browsing. The trackpad is great, battery...
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Forum: Extra Discussion
05-04-2016, 15:30
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Replies: 1
Views: 788
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Forum: General Forum
27-04-2015, 13:12
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,329
Achieving The Pneumatics Bshoooo
So one thing has been perplexing me for a while now and I figured I may as well open it up to the community here to find answers.
Some teams have pneumatics that make a beautiful "bshooo" sound when...
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Forum: General Forum
30-03-2015, 19:00
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,930
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Forum: General Forum
30-03-2015, 18:40
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,748
Re: Yellow Tote Placement Procedure
By "sit" I mean "place some amount of her weight on it, in order to hold it in place"
G1-6 are listed under safety, therefore I feel as though it is a given that their intent is to keep the drive...
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Forum: General Forum
30-03-2015, 17:51
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,748
Re: Yellow Tote Placement Procedure
At both Northeastern and Reading the field reset crew was happy to help us with positioning totes and recycling containers perfectly on the field (example: if it was half an inch from perfect they...
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Forum: Robot Showcase
04-03-2015, 15:57
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,318
Re: 1768 Reveal: The Redeemer
I am really glad you brought this up. The levels of maturity, determination and shear grit that I have seen in the students on this team this year can only be described as inspirational. They truly...
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Forum: Robot Showcase
04-03-2015, 12:13
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,318
Re: 1768 Reveal: The Redeemer
Thanks Brendan! Your robot looks stellar! I really liked how well you guys implemented the rollers for swift collection of totes! I will certainly be stopping by your pit to see that machine up...
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Forum: Robot Showcase
03-03-2015, 10:24
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,318
Re: 1768 Reveal: The Redeemer
As Greg mentioned it has never been an issue. Additionally the totes are never dragging on the belt as they both move together.
I actually took the trip to Nashua to take a look at some gameplay...
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Forum: Robot Showcase
23-02-2015, 22:13
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,285
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Forum: General Forum
14-03-2014, 21:54
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,302
Re: Eliminating Arm Wobble
Did the delrin hole wear over time or did it remain fairly constant for you?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqkAqpr-sHk
you can see the wobble at 3-5 seconds
I am working on pictures of the...
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Forum: General Forum
14-03-2014, 21:29
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,302
Re: Eliminating Arm Wobble
The drive-shaft to the arm is monitored by a pot, and we are using this data to bring the arm to the desired position. however, with the slop in the worm-gear box and through the attachment points...
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Forum: General Forum
14-03-2014, 20:29
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,302
Eliminating Arm Wobble
This year team 1768 uses an arm driven off of an Andy Mark work-gearbox. The issue we are running into is that when the motor is stopped the arm has quite a bit of wobble back and forth, some due to...
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Forum: Robot Showcase
04-03-2014, 10:02
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Replies: 141
Views: 43,212
Re: Team 254 Presents: Barrage
Looks amazing, performs amazingly well. I am in awe.
The sensor on the shooter wheel. It looks to be a photoelectric sensor, so far as I can see it is used to gather data about the shooter wheel....
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Forum: General Forum
31-03-2012, 13:00
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Replies: 43
Views: 4,800
Re: Fabrication
1768 does very very close to all of our fabrication in house. We have one Bridgeport and one functional lathe, we work hard to make sure that these machines are running all the time. This year we...
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