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Re: FRC Team 973 2012 Robot :: Encore

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I've found it very interesting that a lot of teams with higher-end machining capabilities have made their turret rotation at the base of the robots "tower", instead of directly under the shooter itself. Are there specific advantages to this?
Going off what Cory said, we've found that, depending on how far out rotated our turret shooter is, balls don't enter quite as easily. They still get in, but it may take a few tries from our storage-to-shooter system to get it. By having a rotating elevator turret, balls will almost always get into the storage system.
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Unread 17-03-2012, 08:49
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Re: FRC Team 973 2012 Robot :: Encore

Because you have 4 wheel independent swerve, I was wondering the breakdown of the motors you use and what they are for.
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Re: FRC Team 973 2012 Robot :: Encore

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Because you have 4 wheel independent swerve, I was wondering the breakdown of the motors you use and what they are for.
Their swerve is very sophisticated, but the rotation is done with window motors and each wheel has its own CIM.
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Re: FRC Team 973 2012 Robot :: Encore

First of all, we had a great time competing with 973 and 294 at LA. We couldn't have asked for better alliance partners, and we are so grateful for all the work you did to make our robot more consistent for elims.

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Their swerve is very sophisticated, but the rotation is done with window motors and each wheel has its own CIM.
I understand, but we are not allowed 4 window motors, which would be required for independent swerve with windows for rotation. Also, I was wondering what motors/ how many they used for the shooter/elevator/ground pickup/swerve modules.
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Re: FRC Team 973 2012 Robot :: Encore

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I understand, but we are not allowed 4 window motors, which would be required for independent swerve with windows for rotation.
You are allowed 4. Rule [R48] part C specifies you may use 2 window motors of either of the listed model numbers, and part I specifies you may use 2 window/seat/door motors from ARA or a previous year's kit of parts. This means you can use up to 4 window motors.
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Re: FRC Team 973 2012 Robot :: Encore

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You are allowed 4. Rule [R48] part C specifies you may use 2 window motors of either of the listed model numbers, and part I specifies you may use 2 window/seat/door motors from ARA or a previous year's kit of parts. This means you can use up to 4 window motors.
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Re: FRC Team 973 2012 Robot :: Encore

Could you post a picture of the Emperor Swerve? I'm intrigued. I'll obviously ask more at the Champs.

Great robot, and love the rotation on the tower itself.
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Re: FRC Team 973 2012 Robot :: Encore

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Could you post a picture of the Emperor Swerve? I'm intrigued. I'll obviously ask more at the Champs.

Great robot, and love the rotation on the tower itself.
They they CAD posted on CD.
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Re: FRC Team 973 2012 Robot :: Encore

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Could you post a picture of the Emperor Swerve? I'm intrigued. I'll obviously ask more at the Champs.

Great robot, and love the rotation on the tower itself.
I can do one better! 973 has posted their CAD on FRC Designs! Check it out!

http://frc-designs.com/html/CAD_Offseason.html

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Re: FRC Team 973 2012 Robot :: Encore

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Re: FRC Team 973 2012 Robot :: Encore

I'm mostly curious, but what are the limits of rotation on your turret? It would be really cool to have fully independent swerve with a fully independent turret with a fully automatic video tracking system.....
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Re: FRC Team 973 2012 Robot :: Encore

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Balls always enter the shooter from the exact same orientation.
This is the biggest one, but you also get the weight from the turreting mechanism that much lower.
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Great Robot guys! I really loved how you combined many great things into one package, like swerve, accurate turret shooter, intake, etc. Great Job. It would be amazing to team up with you at champs! Good luck!
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Re: FRC Team 973 2012 Robot :: Encore

It's a bit heartbreaking to be sitting in California while the entire team is heading out to St. Louis this week to compete for a title yet again. However, college held me back and it is a priority.

With that said, I just wanted to wish the best of luck to the team this weekend. I know I will be watching as much as I can. Being an underdog in a stacked division could be difficult or a blessing in disguise.

This team has so much to be proud of and I can say from being with them the entire season, they have worked so hard and so much for this one week. With the upsets that came to us in Los Angeles and Central Valley, it is only fitting that winning here would suffice for all that hard work.

Regardless of the outcome, these students along side with my co-mentors should all be extremely proud and happy of their accomplishments.

Good luck this weekend guys! I'll try and be there every step of the way. (almost!)
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