Minibot Parts

[vamfun]

Originally Posted by mobilegamer999

What are the rules on deforming stock parts for the minibot.

Example #1, taking a piece of solid aluminum or aluminum channel, and machining it into a desired shape.

Example #2, Taking a sheet of polycarbonate, and vacu-forming it into a specific shape

I don't recall any rules about deformation of minibot pieces, so I'd like a second view/opinion on this.

Do we have clarification on what polycarbonate pre-forming shape can be?
Unlike the aluminum which specifices

H. Aluminum sheet, 90° angle, u-channel, tube, bar,

nothing is specified for polycarbonate. So I assume we can use tubing or other preformed shapes.

Also, what constitutes a rubber band. Are 'O' rings , flat belts allowed?

What materials can cord be made out of?

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Please remember that the FTC rulebook is not part of the FRC rules. Only FRC rules apply. Rubber bands are simply that, they come in a box that says 'rubber bands' on the outside. Same with cord, J. non-metallic rope or cord, means no metal.

[UnderAverageJoe]

i have a question. does anyone know where to find the dimensions for the FRC minibot kit? we purchased the kit, its on the way, but we want to start drawing our robot and need part dimensions. any help is appreciated.

[mplanchard]

The first place to look is www.3DContentCentral.com
Key word FTC. You can download in any CAD file format, Inventor, ProE, Autocad.

For the complete assembly of TETRIX Mantis in SolidWorks format, you can download at
http://blogs.solidworks.com/teacher/...olidworks.html

[jaustin]

Hi, I noticed that 3dcontentcentral does not have the HiTec motor and servo contollers or battery pack modeled. Do you know if they exist anywhere?