1511 Prototype Drivetrain

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Hello All,

1511 has been working on assembling a prototype drivetrain that utilizes Vex Pro Ballshifters Gearboxes and a pneumatically controlled drop down “belly pan.” Four pneumatic pistons can push the belly pan against the floor and raise our wheels off the ground. The bottom of the belly pan has wheel tread to increase the friction between the robot; the intent of the belly pan is to make the robot “unpushable” once the pan is dropped down.



Here is a link to an image gallery of the robot.

Here is a playlist of videos of the drivetrain driving.