[EWCP]-11-27-11 Drivetrain Design

[Karthik]

Originally Posted by Madison

This is a fantastic presentation, Karthik. How long does it take Ben to give it? I have been struggling to cover drive design in a 45 minute session and if y'all can give such a comprehensive look at it in that same time, I'm retiring.

Ben gave this presentation a couple weeks ago to a group of local Ontario teams. It took about 1:40 followed by twenty minutes of the 1114 kids assembling the KoS. Not all topics were covered in detail, doing so would probably make it a 2:30 presentation.

Originally Posted by thefro526

Karthik,

Is there a way that you/we/everyone can make sure that every team sees this? I've come to the conclusion that the KoS is more competitive than about 85% of the drivetrains in FRC...

We're working on ways to get these presentations out to a wider audience in easy to use formats. I'll have more details in the next couple of weeks. But like I said earlier, we'll have videos, step by step instructions, CAD models and a BOM.

[Ether]

Originally Posted by Karthik

Speaking of the Kitbot on Steroids and drivetrain design, we just released a new presentation on both:

http://www.simbotics.org/files/pdf/d...ain-design.pdf

Check it out.

There's a major "oops" on Page 47. The force required to move the rubber block is 50 lbs, not 1610 lbs.

[Ian Curtis]

Originally Posted by Ether

There's a major "oops" on Page 47. The force required to move the rubber block is 50 lbs, not 1610 lbs.

Slugs strike back!

I really really like that factor of merit chart. I hope that gets into as many hands as possible. Even if people don't agree with the numbers, it is a great way to frame any discussion.

[Starke]

Originally Posted by Akash Rastogi

The next EWCPCast will be about how FRC drivetrains have evolved over the years, including the change after the inception of AndyMark and the kit chassis. We will discuss decision making for drivetrains as well as the evolution of drivetrains in FIRST.

FRC Designs would be willing to be included in the discussion if you would like additional comments on the history of FRC drivetrain designs. This is certainly a great topic of discussion. I look forward to hearing/participating in the discussion!