RoboCupMechanical2008

Mechanical System

This page breaks down the mechanical system of the Robots. The problem has been broken down into five phases as follows:

The Wall

Cornell Resource -Ryan

• Have ya'll checked out these papers yet? They are definately worth looking at. --Andy 23:47, 26 September 2006 (EDT)

Announcements

Update 10-12-06

I edited the Dribbler page with some useful info.

-Pat

Found bevel gears, but we will still need a coupler or custom shaft. Bevel Gears (sdp-si) part #: A 1B 3MYK05040 - same gears, 1 to 1 ratio.

-Brian

What to do 10/12/06:

Manipulator team: Continue reading documentation, try to make headway towards seleceting solenoids (for shooting mechanism) and motor (for dribbler). There is someone working on the solenoids in the electrical group, so when you have some information get with him.

Drive Train Team: Select a set of bevel gears, coupler (if needed, may be able to avoid because of bevel) and specifically which gear box. After that is done, work on putting all these componenets in inventor and placing them in the robot dimensions.

-Ryan

Homework!!!

1) Go to Maxon motor's website. Look at 6 W DC motors. Look for accompanying gears ( keep in mind shaft length and diameter. Look on www.mcmaster.com if you cannot find maxon gears). Perhaps accompanying gearboxes. Also, note physical size of motor and output RPM.

2) Read Cornell Papers on Mechanical page.

3) Ponder on Dribbler speed and assumptions.

Due: October 2nd

Note

I will not be able to make it to meetings next week because I have to work. However I can still do stuff on my own time and post it on the wiki. You can email me at gtg372x, and I will be checking the wiki to see what needs to be done. Also, the morph sketch and solenoid inventor files are up.

-Shaun Houlihan

Roadmap

• Phase 1
  • Simple prototype with holonomic drive train made from the Vex Robotics kit (Complete)
• Phase 2
  • Build a second fully functioning prototype
  • Kiwi drive system
  • Dribbler and shooter
  • Built to competition dimensions and requirements
• Phase 3
  • Detail design of entire mechancial system
  • Five robots
  • Design Presentation to ME department
  • Technical Drawings (AutoCAD or Inventor)
• Phase 4
  • Purchase parts and assemble robot fleet
• Phase 5
  • Test system and update designs

Index

• Design
• Motors
• Drive Train
• Dribbler
• Kicker
• Wheels
• Transwheels
• Robot Weight
• Drivetrain drawings