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Originally Posted by sanddrag
Has anyone used PTO (power take-off) on a FRC robot other than 60/254 in 2004? If so, pics? Thanks.
EDIT: In case you don't know what I mean, it is using the drivetrain motors/gearbox/etc to power other mechanisms. Has anyone done this?
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Team 824's 2004 robot used such a mechanism to power its winch. It was, in essence, a lovejoy coupling that was engaged and disengaged from the driveshaft to alternately power the drivetrain or winch.
The team suggested its implementation early on as a way of minimizing weight in two torque-heavy applications, but the leader decided it was too complex. Late in the build period, when it became evident that weight was indeed an issue for the team, he ordered the make-shift clutch to be built and, as a result, it turned out pretty shoddy. Given more time, I could have done a much better job.