Verification on trailer design

[kwarqs]

hi! we need a detailed diagram of the trailer hitch

we have a rectangular prism piece of metal that we're supposed to attach to the trailer and to the trailer hitch, but we can't because it seems to attach to a rounded piece of metal.

if anyone has a detailed diagram (or some input) not from the control system manual, it would be greatly appreciated.:smile:

[Jeff Pahl]

<R18> in the Robot Manual (Section 8 of the rules) has a very detailed description and picture.

The round piece goes into the "slot" side of the piece of channel, and the pin goes vertically thru the holes in both.

[MrForbes]

The rules are here

http://usfirst.org/community/frc/content.aspx?id=452

Section 8 tells you all about building the robot. Be sure to read and learn the other sections, too!

[Alan Anderson]

Originally Posted by <R18>

To attach the TRAILER to the ROBOT, TEAMS must use a Trailer Hitch constructed from materials provided in the 2009 Kit Of Parts. Details on the construction of the Trailer Hitch are provided in Drawing “GE-09040.”

Find that drawing by going to the 2009 FIRST Robotics Competition Manual and Related Documents page on the FIRST web site, then clicking on the Official FIRST Drawings link under Section 6 - The Arena. You want the 2009 Game Specific Drawings .zip file.