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Originally Posted by Mk.32
Wow I can't imagine what it would be like to work without being able to order any parts I want and have them shipped to me for almost nothing within the end of the work.......... Big props to you guys!
Firstly definitely build the hanger, the passive hang is pretty easy to do and 10pts will make a different.
As a future suggestion, maybe you guys can source some local motor controllers, to test with and then when you fly in for comp switch them out for FRC legal ones when you get to your comp. But I guess you can load up on goodies for next year when you are state side for regional.
Just wondering how hard is it to get materials in Singapore? I have spent a good chuck of time in China and was able to get almost anything I wanted from the street vendors/flea markets in terms of metal/wood/motors/electronics (abit not FRC legal ones).
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In Singapore, everything is somewhere, but there is no easy way to find it. I could probably find motor controllers and the like, but it is a lot more work than in the states. In addition, Singapore might be small, but it can still be a pain to get around, and there aren't many centralized markets for that sort of thing. There's a few, but most of the team doesn't know what to look for. In addition, the mentor situation is different than on a lot of teams, so we don't have consistent access to expertise, and they don't really know where to buy stuff either. Let me put it this way: Singapore does a lot of contracting, less in-house stuff than in the States.
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It depends. Can you dump in the 1 point goal with your design? If so then I would advise building a pickup. If not then I would say build a hanging mechanism.
EDIT: When I consider your somewhat limited resources and time I would probably have to lean towards the passive hanging mechanism.
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Yeah. I was thinking of ways to implement a pickup, and the only practical thing would be some sort of spatula system. We can dump in the low goal, but I doubt we could score enough to make more than 10 pts. If we can implement it, we will, but I'm not holding my breath. I'm more confident in a passive hang as well as a blocking mechanism actuated by our elevator.