Thread: Looking for slip rings and distributors
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Re: Looking for slip rings and distributors
Search "2451 PWNAGE Off-season 2012" for a custom slip ring. This design is not currently legal due to the COTS rule unless the brush assembly is considered COTS since it is the slip ring itself. We have asked First to consider allowing custom "mechanical" slip rings. Let the kids explore the possibilities. Our prototype uses the brush assembly out of a CIM motor and we double up the brushes for each motor wire so this will be more than adequate for powering a CIM. Bag motor brush assemblies could be added to allow for sensors, etc. or possibly used instead of CIM units to bring the size down. We have done testing using these slip rings in the off season with great results. We have been playing around with the idea of rapid prototyping the housings and sharing the designs with the First community if they would be allowed for future seasons. We have also shared our design with Andy Baker and spoken with individuals at Vex.