RC09-KickerChipper

As part of the RoboCup 2009 Mechanical, the kicker provides passing capabilities to the robots. It is part of the chipper / kicker assembly.

2009 RoboJackets RoboCup Kicker & Chipperl

Related Pages

• Kicker Electronics

Parts & Components

Amounts are based on per robot. Materials are in sizes for prototyping not lowest cost per amount.

Stock

Brass Solenoid Core Tube

Vendor - McMaster-Carr

Part No. - 8859K34

Cost - $11.34 / pack of 3

Description - Alloy 260 Miniature Brass Shapes Round Tube, 17/32" OD, 1' Length

Inner Rod - Possible Candidate 1

Vendor - McMaster-Carr

Part No. - 8909K761

Cost - $6.48

Description - Cast Gray Iron Rod 5/8" Diameter, 1' Length

Inner Rod - Possible Candidate 2

Vendor - McMaster-Carr

Part No. - 8909K761

Cost - $5.17

Description - O1 Tool Steel Rod 5/8" Diameter, 1' Length

NOTE: 2.4in long by .247in tall by .302in deep 7075 Grade, #8 32threads/in(8-32)

Action Log

1. 10/12/2008 - Solenoid inner core diameter for prototype selected.
2. 03/04/2009 - Fabrication issues with quality control have been encountered in winding the solenoid.
3. 03/13/2009 - Decision has been made to purchase more of last years solenoids and attempt in house modifications.
4. 03/22/2009 - Initial concept completed.
5. 04/04/2009 - Resizing adjustments made.
6. 04/12/2009 - Kicker rev1 design completed.