pic: What is that for?

Steven Sigley · #1 31-01-2010, 08:59

Galum · #2 31-01-2010, 09:01

Do I detect a worm gear =O My guess it's for elevating the robot?

Teched3 · #3 31-01-2010, 10:27

Plenty of power to lift maybe two robots at the tower? What is the reduction ratio - about 144:1? I'd be a little concerned about the OD of the output shaft.

IndySam · #4 31-01-2010, 10:39

That looks like a dog shifter not an output shaft.

Jared Russell · #5 31-01-2010, 10:49

My guess: this is not part of a lifting mechanism.

Hmm, what might you want a lot of torque to draw back, yet can't backdrive until you pop out a clutch?

Steven Sigley · #6 31-01-2010, 12:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jared341

My guess: this is not part of a lifting mechanism.

Hmm, what might you want a lot of torque to draw back, yet can't backdrive until you pop out a clutch?

Good job.

This is the transmission for our kicker.

The tricky part was getting a dog gear that fit the worm gear, so we had one of our mentors custom machine one out for us.

basicxman · #7 31-01-2010, 12:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven Sigley

The tricky part was getting a dog gear that fit the worm gear, so we had one of our mentors custom machine one out for us.

Custom machining a worm gear? Win.

Steven Sigley · #8 31-01-2010, 12:07

Sorry, I meant the dog gear, not the worm gear, still pretty cool though.

Barry Bonzack · #9 31-01-2010, 14:34

What are you using to make your kicker spring loaded? how long does it take for the kicker to reset?

foges · #10 31-01-2010, 15:52

i don't know LOL

Michael Corsetto · #11 01-02-2010, 03:04

Very nice! I wish my team had the ability to machine a custom gearbox like that. I hope you'll be at the Saint Francis pre-ship scrimmage so I can get a chance to see it in person!

Steven Sigley · #12 01-02-2010, 09:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Corsetto

Very nice! I wish my team had the ability to machine a custom gearbox like that. I hope you'll be at the Saint Francis pre-ship scrimmage so I can get a chance to see it in person!

Yes we should, things are moving more quickly than last year and we're excited to show off what we've been working on in a few weeks.

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