New Products for 2016: Speculation, Wants

[Daniel_LaFleur]

I'd love to see an electronic pressure controller or electronic variable pneumatic regulator.

[Lil' Lavery]

I think the only issues we've ever had with VersaPlanetaries have been related to misuse or improper assembly.

[Andrew Schreiber]

40A 2 wire slip rings.

[Libby K]

Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery

I think the only issues we've ever had with VersaPlanetaries have been related to misuse or improper assembly.

Same - I'm surprised to see so many comments about failures in here. We've had nothing but great experiences (with the ones we put together correctly... )

[cadandcookies]

Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery

I think the only issues we've ever had with VersaPlanetaries have been related to misuse or improper assembly.

Same. This spring GOFIRST built a number of small robots using them as drive gearboxes (15 gearboxes total), and the only issues we had were traced to overgreasing them and a poor mounting job to the frame.

[marshall]

Would love to see VersaWheels with the "W" tread pattern in a 3.25" size. Image of the tread pattern:

http://www.vexrobotics.com/media/cat...1/217-2903.jpg

[wireties]

Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery

I think the only issues we've ever had with VersaPlanetaries have been related to misuse or improper assembly.

Same here - I think we had 16 on our 4 robots (2 tethered machines) last year and no problems of any kind.

[Aren_Hill]

Originally Posted by Oblarg

I can second this, they're so loud that I'm always worried that something's wrong with them. On that note, I've seen far more failures of versaplanetaries than of any other stock FRC gearbox. They're a really nice idea, I just haven't had good luck with them.

If you have any issues with VersaPlanetaries or other VEXpro products please let me know, I'm happy to help out. (See email in signature)

-Aren

[Munchskull]

Originally Posted by asid61

cheap encoders (please?)

I used to think that too. With a little research I found two types of encoders that are <$30. You can get CUI 10X-V encoders for ~$24 dollars on digikey. That is a quality incremental encoder but some time you need absolute value on things. While after doing a little research I discovered this ~$28 magnetic encoder, have not used it but it is on my list if the need for absolutel positioning arises.

[jijiglobe]

Originally Posted by End-Game

I would Love to see a West Coast style Ball shifting Gearbox from VexPro, and Some really grippy Rubber Wheels to replace the Banebots wheels that we are so rapidly running out of.

On the topic of replacements for banebots wheels. At Championships, AndyMark was demoing some prototypes for a new line of HiGrip wheels that had different tread materials. They don't match perfectly to banebots(smooth tread, solid core etc.) however they may be a good replacement in many situations without going out of stock quite as quickly.

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by jijiglobe

On the topic of replacements for banebots wheels. At Championships, AndyMark was demoing some prototypes for a new line of HiGrip wheels that had different tread materials. They don't match perfectly to banebots(smooth tread, solid core etc.) however they may be a good replacement in many situations without going out of stock quite as quickly.

Always interested in more wheels, can't wait to see what Andy has here.

While we're discussing hex shaft and the like, one product I really would like to see from FRC suppliers are clamping hubs. They're a very simple solution to most of the problems of positioning things on shafts, and allow you to use simple round shaft, to boot.

I agree. Clamping hubs would especially be beneficial for rapid prototyping. For a good deal of FRC applications a single piece shaft collar style clamp would be adequate in terms of torque.

[nuclearnerd]

Originally Posted by AdamHeard

I agree. Clamping hubs would especially be beneficial for rapid prototyping. For a good deal of FRC applications a single piece shaft collar style clamp would be adequate in terms of torque.

Like these: 9793t13, 5878t22, 9677T21 ?

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by nuclearnerd

Like these: 9793t13, 5878t22, 9677T21 ?

Yes, but made by Vex and sold under the Versa name for 25% the price McMaster hast them for (ideally)!

[Mike Marandola]

Originally Posted by AdamHeard

Always interested in more wheels, can't wait to see what Andy has here.

If they are the same wheels that they had at IRI, they are pretty neat. There are two new compounds, a "one match" and "one event" wheel. Unfortunately, I forgot the exact durometers. The "one match" wheel was very soft and grippy so I would imagine it would be great for non-drive uses.

[Nathan Streeter]

Originally Posted by Mike Marandola

If they are the same wheels that they had at IRI, they are pretty neat. There are two new compounds, a "one match" and "one event" wheel. Unfortunately, I forgot the exact durometers. The "one match" wheel was very soft and grippy so I would imagine it would be great for non-drive uses.

I'm eager to see these unveiled!