pic: 25's drive module

[Bharat Nain]

Originally Posted by rocketperson44

Could someone please elaborate on how the servo braking system works?

Thanks

We drill holes into gears and custom make a pin to fit into it. The servo simply puts the pin in, locking the entire drive system since all gears are connected.

[Billfred]

Originally Posted by Wayne C.

curious- who requested? anybody can come out to BE 6 on November 3 and play with the gearbox if you want

WC

Originally Posted by Kristian Calhoun

These pictures spawned from a request by an alumni of Team 118, The Robonauts, in this thread.

Just no bringing out the Cool Squad because he asked. (Or because I posted--there's still an hit out on me from 2005! )

[Brandon Holley]

Originally Posted by Bharat Nain

We drill holes into gears and custom make a pin to fit into it. The servo simply puts the pin in, locking the entire drive system since all gears are connected.

to elaborate on your own design bharat...

they use a spring to push the pin into the gear...this way, there is minimal side load on the gear when it is not exactly lined up and they are trying to engage their brakes. simple design, but very effective.