15-01-2007 14:05

redbarron

Re: pic: 1270's Base W/Out Manipulator

So heres the new base, tell me what you guys think.

15-01-2007 15:42

Ericgehrken

Re: pic: 1270's Base W/Out Manipulator

How much is it going to weigh and do you have any manipulator designs yet?

15-01-2007 16:09

redbarron

Re: pic: 1270's Base W/Out Manipulator

The base weighs 58.0 lbs., and we have a few designs for manipulators that we are going over before we decide which one to go with.

15-01-2007 17:12

chris31

Re: pic: 1270's Base W/Out Manipulator

Quote:

Originally Posted by redbarron The base weighs 58.0 lbs., and we have a few designs for manipulators that we are going over before we decide which one to go with.

15-01-2007 17:25

redbarron

Re: pic: 1270's Base W/Out Manipulator

Yes, that includes the frame, wheels, chain, motors, transmissions, and the electronics.

15-01-2007 17:26

Elgin Clock

Re: pic: 1270's Base W/Out Manipulator

Horray for CAD.

Anyways, beltdrive as shown, or is it really going to be a chain driven drive system?

I don't blame you for not modeling the whole chain link assembly if that's what it's going to be.

Nice job.

w00t Solidworks.

15-01-2007 17:30

redbarron

Re: pic: 1270's Base W/Out Manipulator

Yeah, thats chain.

15-01-2007 22:38

Ben Piecuch

Re: pic: 1270's Base W/Out Manipulator

How are you actually getting your fingers in there to make/break the chains? That's a very tight fit with very little clearance.

Also, do you really need the two, beefy cross members in there? I'm guesing those are 4x4 box tubes, which add a considerable amount of weight. The stiffness of the side tubes should be plenty, especially if you're going to add bumpers to the outsides...

Nice modelling, great custom install of the shifting (servo, at that) gearbox. We contemplated 8wd as well, as it's a great concept. We decided to stick with the simplicity of 6wd.

Good Luck!

BEN