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Re: COTS Parts made just for FIRST Robots
1) shifting dogs, like AndyMarks of the square type that Andy Brockaway uses in the 716 gearboxes
2) shafts made for the shifting dogs
3) a variety of gear types/ sizes that have cut outs so the above mentioned dogs can engage them
Having a supplier of these would allow teams who dont have advanced machining capabilities or dont have a local machine shop to design and build their own shifting transmissions. The AM Shifters are amazing, but in some cases, perhaps the team needs different high and low gear ratios. These parts would allow them to design/ build their own custom gearbox that fits their needs. Or they could be used in 4-speed gearboxes.
Two crazy ideas (could take away the fun/ innovation that these drives already have, but thats a debate for another thread):
1) mecanum wheels like 190 used? Those could be fun.
2) turntables like Team 79's for use in a swerve drive? Just a simple turntable with a rectangular hole in the middle for the wheel, and some bolt holes so the gear system could be mounted on top. I dont know if 79 made the ones they use, or bought the, but I havent found any company that sells a similar product yet. Maybe they could even have large sprockets included with the turntable so teams dont have to search around for sprockets big enough to fit onto the turntables.
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Ryan
FRC #5687: The Outliers [2015-?]
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