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Continuously Rotating Servo?
Our team prototyped a roller gripper using vex parts and it worked surprisingly well. I was astounded at how much torque those motors can put out.
Since we cant use the motors in our final bot I was wondering if it would be possible to modify a servo to spin continuously and still have it be legal under the rules. I'm not sure if it would technically be a servo anymore if we did this. But I found a nice guide on how to do it: http://www.instructables.com/id/modi...tinuous-rotat/ If it is illegal, are there any good alternatives? We are looking for something lightweight and compact. |
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Re: Continuously Rotating Servo?
You would have to disconnect the potentiometer. However, I'm not sure that modifying a COTS servo would be legal. Maybe try out a winch servo for RC sailboats. They will rotate up to 8 revolutions at a time.
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Re: Continuously Rotating Servo?
There is a Tetrix piece of equipment called a continuous rotation servo.
I believe this is the same a a Vex motor module. I'm guessing the Tetrix name qualifies it as a legal piece of equipment. |
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Re: Continuously Rotating Servo?
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Get a continuous rotation servo, as long as it's under 4W. I believe Hitec sells one or more. |
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