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Originally Posted by Mr V
Our deployment system is similar to the concept above.
We initially thought about a plate that dropped down or extended that matched the base profile. We quickly threw that out in favor of "flippers" that are deployed pneumatically. On the end of each flipper there is a sw that puts it in an auto mode. If 1 sw is "true" it drives that side at 20% and the other at 40% until both switches are "true", once both sw are "true" it continues to drive both sides at 20%. So if someone tries to push the bot off the pole before the 10 sec mark it continues to stay glued to the pole. This allows the bot to line up with the base within +/- 1/4" of the pole center.
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This sounds very effective.. I like the interconnect between the switches and the drive power. I had a similar idea (never implemented) where the switches would simply cause driver control panel lights to illuminate. In theory, you shouldn't get bumped (penalty) after you are touching the tower, but that doesn't stop it from happening, of course.
John Vriezen
Team 2530 "Inconceivable"
Mentor, Drive coach, Inspector