Suction as a method for possessing balls

[billbo911]

Originally Posted by BJT

On a suggestion from another teams mentor, I just cannibalized my 18v dewalt vaccum. It took me about 10 minutes to swap the motor in it for a fp. I think we will be using it on the robot.

Phenomenal idea. Too bad we didn't have one of those to use, it would have made this process a little easier.

So far we have determined that using a 1:2 gearing increase and a FP motor on a 6 in diameter impeller from a $20.00 Husky shop vac. will do the trick. We just need to make an adapter plate and assemble the whole thing tomorrow. Heck, we might even put the vac back together when we are finished. That way we will protect the impeller from damage due to field debris and might pick up a coin or two to boot.