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Here is a render of our 2012 drive module. We call it a mini-octocanum because the 2nd set of wheels are 2 inch diameter Colsons. Since we are a wide robot, we didn't have a lot of room for the second set of wheels so we tucked the 2 inch wheels under mecanums as close as we could get them.
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16-02-2012 23:16
Timz3082
Re: pic: Mini Octocanum Drive Module
Wow! does this go over the bump? does it have tipping problems with the wheels being ultra close together? I am scared for 10,000 lakes now 
We haven't finished the shooter yet, but It should be all working by tomorrow! Hopefully we will have a chance against you guys!
I also hope we pick you (I guy can dream right 
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16-02-2012 23:36
Tom Ore
Re: pic: Mini Octocanum Drive Module
No, we don't go over the bump - bridge only. We wanted a very low center of gravity to help balancing on the bridge. It goes across the bridge easily on the small Colson wheels.
18-02-2012 23:13
Nemo
Re: pic: Mini Octocanum Drive Module
Having just seen this drive move, I really like what it can do. The mecanum half is very fast and smooth, and I really like the slightly faster gearing as compared to your 2010 and 2011 drives. It switches to traction mode quickly and smoothly and looks terrific going up a ramp.
The question I had was "How are you getting the Colson wheels to move in an arc using cylinders that are pushing in a straight line?" The answer made sense but was simpler than I expected.
19-02-2012 06:47
Tom Ore
Re: pic: Mini Octocanum Drive Module
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Originally Posted by Nemo
Having just seen this drive move, I really like what it can do. The mecanum half is very fast and smooth, and I really like the slightly faster gearing as compared to your 2010 and 2011 drives. It switches to traction mode quickly and smoothly and looks terrific going up a ramp.
The question I had was "How are you getting the Colson wheels to move in an arc using cylinders that are pushing in a straight line?" The answer made sense but was simpler than I expected. |
20-02-2012 19:45
Tom Ore
Re: pic: Mini Octocanum Drive Module
A report from our local paper at our open house yesterday. They were kind - they only showed shots we made. A local TV station did a report and only showed shots we missed.
http://wcfcourier.com/video-cf-robot...9bb2963f4.html
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