First lets get the prerequisite CAD release, here you can find any CAD you would ever want (or don’t want) https://grabcad.com/delr1n-1/models
Now that we have that out of the way.
Welcome to day 0 of team 997s 2020 build log, here you will be able to find all of our strategy, prototyping, design, programming and manufacturing. Though we are not part of openalliance we hope to achieve the same goal of helping others where we can.
Day 0
We have a preliminary drivetrain designed, just a simple 6 wheel west coast with 4 falcons the link can be found here. https://grabcad.com/library/4-falcon-west-coast-drivetrain-1
Of course we will have to make changes to the size and maybe gearing but its a start.
On day one we picked our primary strategic goals, these consisted of climbing and shooting into the high goal
Day 2
On day 2 we decided mechanism design and what we wanted to prototype. For our shooter we decided to prototype a pneumatic catapult and a hooded flywheel. For our climber we decided to prototype a simple hook design, a latched hook and a powered roller hook to try and balance the beam.
We also started work on modifying the drive train for 8x5in wheels(hoping to start manufacturing on Wednesday).
Day 4
Today we continued the drive train modifications and are on track to finish the drive train CAD tomorrow. A second more adjustable catapult prototype was made and a more rigid hooded shooter was made(I don’t have pictures). There was also talk of a spring powered telescopic lift as a delivery mechanism for the hook.
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Day seven started with a prototype review, this resulted in us deciding against a rotary hopper in favor of a linear belted feeder. The intake was also started and it was decided that we wanted to push it out the front of our robot linearly instead of the traditional drop down style, this decision was mainly made to conserve space for the feeder system and climber.
Drivetrain production also continued with the frame being started as well as the gussets.
Day 8
On day eight we decided to pursue the telescopic lift as a climber and design work started on it. Prototyping work started on a new hooded shooter with an integrated belt path to test feeding variables.
Day 10
Day 10 came with a host of surprises, first was the arrival of our falcons that we almost immediately put on our practice robot from 2019. The second surprise was the completion of all of our driverails a whole 2 days early. The last was the (almost) completion of the intake CAD
Today we reviewed block CADs that some of the design members made, from these we decided that we wanted to pivot our feeder and shooter hood so we could make it under the trench run, give us theoretically second shooter position one for up against the wall and one from the line, and it reduces complexity in the climber and ball feeder. We also completed our practice robots frame and sent it out for welding.
Using the practice drivetrain, we’ve been able to finish pathfollowing and vision targeting. Also using the giant prototype we were able to finish velocity control for the shooter, stream shooting the power lemons, and auto loading and indexing of the power lemons
I’m assuming your being sarcastic and I’m sorry I haven’t updated this thread more, again I thought I would have more time during this season and I don’t have as many insights as some of the other teams that are part of open alliance, we don’t have as many resources as teams like 3847 or 4481 but we have more than most so I wanted to put those resources to helping other teams in at least some form, either with our code resources or our CAD or our designs them self. Even if somebody was simply slightly inspired by any of the things in this thread I would call it a success(even if it was something as stupid as a 775Pro powered drill). I’m sorry if this thread looks like me reaching for validation or just to flex that’s not my intent, if its unhelpful tell me what would be more helpful and I will do my best to satisfy.
TLDR: I’m sorry its unhelpful tell me how I can make it more useful.
I think he means that something in your post helped his team discuss something they just thought of. So your post triggered a “A-HA” moment for him to share with his team. Especially the “validation” part where maybe something in your post helped validate something his team thought of.
I’m certain he’s being sincere, and I agree with his thoughts. Though other blogs might be more extensive, for some teams, they can be pretty discouraging. Thanks for the concise summary of your teams progress!
The intake basically just slides on a cam slider that when the pistons push out and the intake has gone over the bumpers pulls the intake down so the wheels are about 3/8 under the top plane of the bumpers.
Edit: I will make a more up to date render and post it soon.
Hey, I want you to know that I’m serious. What y’all have done is exactly what my team envisioned in many ways. This thread has provided me with inspiration and validation of ideas we have pursued. The pictures of your cf climber are almost exactly what we are doing, only better. So thank you really, really.
