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Originally Posted by Ben Piecuch
Elgin, and others wondering about the Fuel Cells,
The supplied fuel cells will not be able to supply anywhere near the power needed for a full-sized FRC robot. The little FC only allows around 1amp current draw, and depending on the number of cells, it can run 1 - 10 Volts.
As I look at the specs for a VEX motor (0-2A, 5.5-9V) I can only assume that the FC would be much better off being paired with a VEX kit. WPI demonstrated exactly that at Battlecry this summer, and used the same Parker FC and a metal hydride storage bottle to power a 2wd robot around the floor.
I think offering this mini-competition is a great advancement for the program, as well as FC technology itself. I can't think of any other competitions that requires the use of FC's to power a mechanism, car, or robot. I hope that a lot of teams jump on this opportunity.
BEN
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I believe the fuelcells that they are using are
These. Interestingly enough, I believe Parker has special rates for school groups (IE robotics clubs
).