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Originally Posted by Thromgord
The build team has just informed me that we are, indeed, using ACME threaded rod. We've ordered the parts, and we're just waiting for them to arrive.
I'll give y'all a more comprehensive update later today, but as of about 12:45 MST...
>The chassis is BUILT. (yay!)
>The 'practice' electrical board is about 50% done. We'll probably have it done by the end of today. It won't be our final board, but it will be capable of driving the robot around.
>The Solidworks team (of one) is designing the battery mount.
>I'm just sitting around and doing nothing. Perhaps I should get up and help one of the other teams, or get footage for my Week 1 Update.
...and with that, I'm off. See you guys in a bit...
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...oh, and a brief edit: Still looking for your opinions on the eventual length of the threaded screw  |
Wow, you guys work fast.
On the length of the leadscrew: that's a fine strategy. However, keep in mind that if you don't start by lifting a can and placing it on a tote, you can't repair your mistake by grabbing a can later.
Also make sure that you can grab the cans off the center area.