Our robot is done!

[Brad Voracek]

... conceptually ;P




Here's what will probably end up being our final design for this year, with the chassis and the scissor lift (that's what's under that sheet metal). I know everyone says no scissor lifts, but I think we can do it, and it's one of the more efficient methods we thought of, for what we want to do.

... don't mind the cardboard ball. ;P

Questions?

[Joe G.]

Looks nice.

How is the ball going to be held onto the platform, and then released?

[hipsterjr]

Be bold, go for the scissor lift. Actually, this is exactly like the design I proposed during brainstorming. Very nice.

[Brad Voracek]

We plan to have a "cradle" on the top of the scissor lift, as you can see that there is a lot of room upwards on our robot. We plan to have this sloped downward towards the front of the robot, and those arms you see in the front will actually travel up with the lift to hold it in, and then when they lower the ball -should- roll right down... this is the hard part to test without a ball. (should be in soon!).

The scissor lift also goes up to about seven and a half feet as is, with each section forming perfect squares, we decided above that things kind of sway a bit much..

I'm not positive, but your trackball looks a little deflated to me.

Kidding... Normally I am opposed to scissor jacks, but I like the idea in this particular situation because it should make you much less likely to tip, since the weight of the trackball is focused directly over the robot.

Is the ball guided over the overpass by your manipulator after it is jacked up above the 6' 6" level? It appears that way...

EDIT: Yepp, you explained it while I was posting haha

[Brad Voracek]

Originally Posted by Jaybee1405

I'm not positive, but your trackball looks a little deflated to me.

Kidding... Normally I am opposed to scissor jacks, but I like the idea in this particular situation because it should make you much less likely to tip, since the weight of the trackball is focused directly over the robot.

Is the ball guided over the overpass by your manipulator after it is jacked up above the 6' 6" level? It appears that way...

Exactly right. =).

I like the idea a lot Brad. Compact with low CG when speed is needed; tall and strong when hurdling is needed.

Too bad I've had too many bad dreams about scissor jacks or I would bring up a similar idea with my team (AKA copy you! )

[Enigma's puzzle]

how do you get the ball off the overpass?

[i_am_samus]

I think they just want to get the ball once someone knocks it down, or knock it over with the thing in the front, though that could tip the robot over.

We actually thought of that idea, and it was almost final, before we figured it may be too hard. Props for doing such a great job, hope you guys do well!

[vhcook]

Neat design . It looks like once you get the cradle together so the ball stays put when you move, you'll be in good shape for hurdling.

Where are you going to put the flag holder?

[edgar_amaro]

ok !!!! but what if they team u up with robots that are similar to that one...... how would u get the ball off the hurdle .....

nice work though ..

I like. Especially the kid with the TapouT sweatshirt in the background. Gotta love being Bad for the Sport.


(before people jump on me, it's a slogan from the MMA company. I suggest not looking around their store, as some of their ads are a bit "racy")

[edgar_amaro]

OK !!! im a rockie this year !!! and we mounted the 2 motors that came in the KOP ( the ones hocked to the gearboxes ).... ok well my question is ...... ive seen many designs that have 2 motors conneced to one gearbox... how do u do that ???? do we need an extra gear or do we just put it there !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[EricH]

Originally Posted by edgar_amaro

OK !!! im a rockie this year !!! and we mounted the 2 motors that came in the KOP ( the ones hocked to the gearboxes ).... ok well my question is ...... ive seen many designs that have 2 motors conneced to one gearbox... how do u do that ???? do we need an extra gear or do we just put it there !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Get the gear that you put on the motor shaft. Put it on the shaft. Now, put the motor in. Tighten it down.

[Joe G.]

Originally Posted by edgar_amaro

OK !!! im a rockie this year !!! and we mounted the 2 motors that came in the KOP ( the ones hocked to the gearboxes ).... ok well my question is ...... ive seen many designs that have 2 motors conneced to one gearbox... how do u do that ???? do we need an extra gear or do we just put it there !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I believe you need to order extra retaining rings, CIM gears, and keys.

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