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I need to know if we can put proximety swithches on the robot and it would really help if I got that info asap. Thanks guys really appreciated.
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Re: proximety switches

IR rangefinders like the SHARP GP series (see www.robotshop.ca) make great proximity sensors and are 100% legal.

Or did you have something else in mind?

Keep in mind that unless the rule book expressly forbids something, it is generally acceptable so long as it doesn't violate over-riding concerns such as safety and fair play.

Does your design violate the rule book? The only way to know for sure is to read it ALL, carefully. But generally sensors are pretty safe, so long as they don't involve lasers.

Just remember to read the section on custom circuits if you're planning on anything unusual.

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Re: proximety switches

do you know wehere they can be placed on the robot as in relation to the bumper and the "legal" way to mount them because i have read the rules like four times and it han't said anything about it
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Re: proximety switches

General rule of thumb: if the FRC rules don't say anything about it, its allowed and you can do it any way you like.
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Re: proximety switches

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do you know wehere they can be placed on the robot as in relation to the bumper and the "legal" way to mount them because i have read the rules like four times and it han't said anything about it
Basically, it must be mounted within the frame perimeter.

It can not extend beyond the frame perimeter <R16> during normal operations. There are a few exceptions <G30>, but sensors are not one of them.
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Re: proximety switches

Thanks guys you really helped. Now I just need a wiring diagram and instructions on how to mount them. Does anyone know where I can find that kind of stuff?
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Try googling your part number with the word "datasheet" after it, or contact your supplier.

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Re: proximety switches

We're going to put something like this on the bot to determine if the ball is fully loaded into the kicker which goes the full width of the bot.
http://www.automationdirect.com/adc/...z-FE_Series%29
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