Sprockets and Crimp connectors

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Posted by Joe Johnson.   [PICTURE: SAME | NEW | HELP]


Engineer on team #47, Chief Delphi, from Pontiac Central High School and Delphi Automotive Systems.

Posted on 11/15/2000 2:48 PM MST


In Reply to: Sprockets and Crimp connectors posted by Jason Rukes on 11/15/2000 1:21 PM MST:



Question:

In the App Notes section about Wheels, Wheels, Wheels, you state: Use a sprocket for a wheel (but remember that uncovered sprockets are not legal so you will have to cover the teeth with something – perhaps plain old chain. Is it legal to use an uncovered sprocket as a roller to collect a ball, as long as the roller will never touch the carpet? I'm assuming the reason that uncovered sprockets are illegal is to prevent damage to the floor.

Answer:

This is fine, assuming that you don't damage the balls or rack either. We only have a limited number of spare balls. If you start hurting them, you will be forced to change your machine design.


Question:

Can we use the supplied crimp connectors as mechanical stops by crimping them on the end of a cable?

Answer:

Perfectly legal.