As this game lends itself to a combined intake+shooter, what are some terms that we can or should be using for such a contraption? Standardizing on a term or a few terms might help in communication amongst teams, judges, etc. Some reasonable terms our team has batted around so far: game piece mechanism (or manipulator) (GPM), combined intake and shooter (CIS), note taker and shooter (NTS), hand (if on the end of an arm), Conductor (making notes do the right things). That’s assuming we stay away from tongue-in-cheek portmanteaus like shootake or intooter…
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no
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Is it an Intakenator, or a Shootinizer? The jury’s still out.
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I’ve been calling ours a pizza box shooter. But Shootinizer has a ring to it.
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We called our intake the Flippin’ Intake for obvious reasons.
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In my opinion, I have always just referred to them as ‘intake shooters’. Its simple and clear which leaves little room for confusion with members that are not totally up to date on all the lingo.
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I would support “Intooter”. After all, in the past we as a community have standardized around the terms “Cheesecaking” and “Pooping”.
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Last year our shooter was our intake as well and we called it a Shintake.
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Feels like Retroencabulator territory…
Aka: Explaining your robot to judges /s
Edit: okay… Sometimes ChatGPT is fantastic.
The Crescendobot Retroaligner via ChatGPT
At Team 453 Rockem Sockem Robotics’ advanced development lab, work has been progressing at a breakneck pace to revolutionize the First Robotics Competition (FRC) with our latest creation for the Crescendo game. Drawing inspiration from Rockwell Automation’s retroencabulator, we’ve conceptualized an apparatus that not only provides inverse kinetic motion for the manipulation of game pieces but also boasts the capability of autonomously aligning its trajectory with the dynamic variables of the Crescendo field. This marvel of engineering, named the “Crescendobot Retroaligner,” is composed of precision-machined gears, robust intake actuators, cutting-edge control systems from Allen-Bradley NI, and is all seamlessly integrated through our proprietary Rockem Sockem software.
The core innovation lies in the shift from traditional power generation methods. Instead of relying on the physical movement of components, the Retroaligner harnesses the intricate interplay between magneto-ballistic reluctance and capacitive note dynamics. The base structure is formed from a compound of ultralight yet sturdy polymers, topped with an adaptive logarithmic frame, allowing for precise alignment of the shooter or intake mechanism with the target zones on the field. The system is designed with a series of six bi-directional, gyro-stabilized marshalling vanes, intricately aligned to the primary actuator shaft, ensuring that any lateral deviations in note trajectory are virtually eliminated.
The power winding system is no less impressive, featuring a lotus-o-deltoid configuration, placed strategically in the robot’s chassis to maximize efficiency and power distribution. Every seventh conductor in this system is directly connected via a non-reversible pneumatic actuator to the primary game piece handling mechanism, ensuring swift and smooth transition between intake, storage, and shooting.
For situations demanding high-precision movements, the Retroaligner can be further enhanced with a synchronously operating Dingle arm. This addition allows for fine-tuned adjustments, reducing the possibility of sinusoidal deviations in trajectory, especially crucial during rapid target reacquisition or while navigating the dynamic Crescendo arena.
Having reached an advanced stage of development, the Crescendobot Retroaligner is set to revolutionize the FRC world, particularly in the operation of shooter and intake mechanisms for the Crescendo game. Poised for release, it will soon be available for teams looking to push the boundaries of robotic innovation and performance in the FRC arena. Stay tuned for this groundbreaking development from Team 453 Rockem Sockem Robotics!
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dingle arm cad when
Right around when Dodge/Chrysler releases their Turbo Encabulator. Kinda waiting on the diagnostic tool /s
The magic smoke is more like our version
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If it’s on the end of another mechanism it can be an end effector.
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A robot?
Turns on LEDs
Gasp DCMP winner?!?
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The Digestive Track (DT)
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