2008 Kit of Parts discussion

[dani190]

a CIM motor isn't what drives the robot is it?

[nparikh]

Originally Posted by dani190

a CIM motor isn't what drives the robot is it?

Well, if you choose to use CIM motors on your drivetrain then yes, CIM motors do drive the robot.

[dani190]

Originally Posted by nparikh

Well, if you choose to use CIM motors on your drivetrain then yes, CIM motors do drive the robot.

kk Thanks

[Kevin Sevcik]

The lack of a mini-bike motor is very surprising since they're providing a TON of the power-grip belting you'd use with it. Also, the Tips + Guidelines document actually claims that the 2008 KoP HAS one mini-bike motor in it. Inquiring minds want to know just what went wrong.

[vivek16]

1. did we get a mini bike motor last year? what was it called?

2. The "toughbox" gearbox: can we interface multiple motors through it?

thanks much, vivek

[Kevin Sevcik]

Originally Posted by vivek16

1. did we get a mini bike motor last year? what was it called?

It was a fisher-price/CIM mini-bike motor. It was the larger black motor with a toothed pulled and belt tensioner on it.

[beemgruem]

Hey!

Does the covering supposed to be loose around the ball??????

[vivek16]

Originally Posted by beemgruem

Hey!

Does the covering supposed to be loose around the ball??????

I believe so, but not to the point of the nylon being wrinkled. It should be taut across the bladder but not bursting at the seams.

so it should be loose around the ball.

-vivek

[Jonathan Norris]

Originally Posted by vivek16

I believe so, but not to the point of the nylon being wrinkled. It should be taut across the bladder but not bursting at the seams.

so it should be loose around the ball.

-vivek

The ball should be filled to a diameter of 40", thats how they will be used during the game.

[wilsonmw04]

Can anyone post the instructions for the Toughbot Transmission? My kids are chomping at the bit and want to get it built! :-)

The Website says that it will be "posted soon," can anyone update us on this?

[vivek16]

Originally Posted by Kevin Sevcik

It was a fisher-price/CIM mini-bike motor. It was the larger black motor with a toothed pulled and belt tensioner on it.

oh, I just always called it the big CIM or the FP CIM.

thanks, vivek

[tecumsehman]

does any one have the wiring diagram for the IR receiver

[ChuckDickerson]

Oddly, the mini-bike motor is still listed on the IFI-FIRST store for purchase and says it is FIRST legal. Is this true or a left over from last year? Is the mini-bike motor included in the KoP or not?

[Andrewpbhs]

well seeing as IFI lists them as FIRST Legal and the Rules dont restrict use of it, id have to say its an all systems go as long as u order it.

[Ricky Q.]

Originally Posted by Andrewpbhs

well seeing as IFI lists them as FIRST Legal and the Rules dont restrict use of it, id have to say its an all systems go as long as u order it.

Not so fast on this one:

<R59> Additional motors specifically permitted on 2008 FRC ROBOTS include:
• All motors, actuators, and servos provided in the 2008 Kit Of Parts,
• HITEC HS-322HD servos,
• FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) servos (Innovation First part number 276-2162),
• FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) motors (Innovation First part number 276-2163),
• One or two additional 2-1/2” CIM motors (part #FR801-001 and/or M4-R0062-12 in addition
to those provided in the Kit Of Parts. This means that up to four, and no more, 2-1/2” CIM

motors can be used on the ROBOT.