VEXpro 2016

[kitare102]

Why is it that on the assembly instructions for the unit, the VersaDrop is shown with a motor attached directly (a clever design), while in the octocanum rendering, the drive motors for the Drops are separate? Seems like this would be the perfect opportunity to simplify the design.

[R.C.]

Originally Posted by Tottanka

Any idea on when the new items should be available for order?

WCP has the stuff up for ordering, still modifying the pages a bit tho. We will not be shipping out new items for about 1-2 weeks.

[BBray_T1296]

Originally Posted by kitare102

Why is it that on the assembly instructions for the unit, the VersaDrop is shown with a motor attached directly (a clever design), while in the octocanum rendering, the drive motors for the Drops are separate? Seems like this would be the perfect opportunity to simplify the design.

I think it is just to show you all the different ways it could be configured.

[Tottanka]

Originally Posted by R.C.

WCP has the stuff up for ordering, still modifying the pages a bit tho. We will not be shipping out new items for about 1-2 weeks.

So, no way to get them before new years, for international teams with a 1 week shipping time?

[R.C.]

Originally Posted by Tottanka

So, no way to get them before new years, for international teams with a 1 week shipping time?

We won't be able to sadly but if you call the folks at VEX I'm sure they can make happen for you (no guarantees but please give them a call). We are receiving stock from VEX.

[IndySam]

Originally Posted by Nuttyman54

Great stuff as usual!

Any chance the brackets from the VersaDrop kit will be available for individual purchase? Specifically the piston mount bracket would be super handy for general piston mounting, but I'm not going to buy a kit if I'm only using that.

Notice that they called it a "cylinder mount?" Because it is a cylinder, not a piston.

Be proud that you are the first victim of my annual "It's a cylinder, not a piston" campaign.

[Tom Ore]

Originally Posted by IndySam

Be proud that you are the first victim of my annual "It's a cylinder, not a piston" campaign.

My campaign is cement vs concrete. (I designed concrete batching plants a long time ago so I'm a bit sensitive.)

[Ernst]

Does anyone know if the Versadrop piston actuates well when driving the robot on a cement sidewalk?

[IndySam]

Originally Posted by ZehP

Does anyone know if the Versadrop piston actuates well when driving the robot on a cement sidewalk?

"It's a cylinder, not a piston"

Brought to you by the IACNAP campaign.

[cbale2000]

Originally Posted by ZehP

Does anyone know if the Versadrop piston actuates well when driving the robot on a cement sidewalk?

I cannot think of any reason why the type of surface would affect the actuation of the Versadrop cylinder. Any solid surface should work fine I would think.

[BBray_T1296]

Originally Posted by ZehP

Does anyone know if the Versadrop piston actuates well when driving the robot on a cement sidewalk?

Originally Posted by IndySam

"It's a cylinder, not a piston"

Brought to you by the IACNAP campaign.

Originally Posted by cbale2000

I cannot think of any reason why the type of surface would affect the actuation of the Versadrop cylinder. Any solid surface should work fine I would think.

Taking the bait

[cbale2000]

Originally Posted by BBray_T1296

Taking the bait

Would have helped if I had not skipped reading the above that first one...

On a more on-topic note. Is there any ETA of when these items will be available from Vex and it's suppliers? I saw that WCP said 1-2 weeks, will they be available direct from Vex any sooner than that?

[Daler99]

5813 will almost definitely be using some of the encoders and the 775s. Vex Pro is a huge it with our team.

[JesseK]

Originally Posted by Tom Ore

My campaign is cement vs concrete. (I designed concrete batching plants a long time ago so I'm a bit sensitive.)

It's funny how typing 'cement v' into google will auto complete that exact search, and yet it's the 4th link down before there's any reasonably short explanation for what the difference between the two is. And yet even after reading that simple and short explanation, I have already forgotten if concrete is used in cement or vice-versa, and which one is limestone-based vs just water and substrates.

Not railing on this, just kinda poking at it as a reminder that ya know what ya know, but there's only so much we can cram in

[Nemo]

Originally Posted by JVN

If you like stalling motors at 12V for that much time... perhaps I can interest you in one of our sealed-can motors?

Maybe somebody can satisfy my curiosity here. Why would a sealed can motor survive a stall better than an open motor that can be cooled more easily? BAG and 9015 are roughly the same size and power, but BAG survives a stall for longer. Is it because it's sealed or in spite of that?

Edit: Is it the lack of oxygen?