RC09-KickerChipper
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As part of the RoboCup 2009 Mechanical, the kicker provides passing capabilities to the robots. It is part of the chipper / kicker assembly.
Contents
- 1 Related Pages
- 2 Parts & Components
- 2.1 Stock
- 2.1.1 Chipper Solenoid
- 2.1.2 Kicker Solenoid
- 2.1.3 Aluminum Kicker Plunger
- 2.1.4 Steel Kicker Plunger
- 2.1.5 Rear Chipper Solenoid Mount
- 2.1.6 Front Kicker Solenoid Mount
- 2.1.7 Front Solenoid Mount
- 2.1.8 Middle Solenoid Mount
- 2.1.9 Rear Solenoid Mount
- 2.1.10 Rear Solenoid Mount
- 2.1.11 Plunger Stabilizer
- 2.1.12 Kicker Set Screw
- 2.1.13 Chipper Arm Ball Bearing
- 2.1 Stock
- 3 Action Log
Related Pages
Parts & Components
Amounts are based on per robot. Materials are in sizes for prototyping not lowest cost per amount.
Stock
Chipper Solenoid
- Vendor - Solenoid City
- Part No. - S-20-90-24
- Cost - $38.26
- Description - Chipper Solenoid S-20-90-24
Kicker Solenoid
- Vendor - Solenoid City
- Part No. - S-29-150-20HF
- Cost - $93.93
- Description - Kicker Solenoid S-29-150-20HF
Aluminum Kicker Plunger
- Vendor - McMaster-Carr
- Part No. - 8974K25
- Cost - $12.37
- Description - Multipurpose Aluminum (Alloy 6061), 7/16" Diam, 36"
Steel Kicker Plunger
- Vendor - McMaster-Carr
- Part No. - 9120K14
- Cost - $7.96
- Description - General-Purpose Low-Carbon Steel, 7/16" Diam, 36"
Rear Chipper Solenoid Mount
- Vendor - McMaster-Carr
- Part No. - 9120K14
- Cost - $7.96
- Description - General-Purpose Low-Carbon Steel, 7/16" Diam, 36"
Front Kicker Solenoid Mount
- Vendor - McMaster-Carr
- Part No. - 9120K14
- Cost - $7.96
- Description - General-Purpose Low-Carbon Steel, 7/16" Diam, 36"
Front Solenoid Mount
- Vendor - McMaster-Carr
- Part No. - 9008K461
- Cost - $20.35
- Description - Multipurpose Aluminum (Alloy 6061) 1-1/2" Square, 1' Length
Middle Solenoid Mount
- Vendor - McMaster-Carr
- Part No. - 9246K51
- Cost - $36.66
- Description - Multipurpose Aluminum (Alloy 6061) 3/4" Thick, 8" X 8"
Rear Solenoid Mount
- Vendor - McMaster-Carr
- Part No. - 9008K461
- Cost - $20.35
- Description - Multipurpose Aluminum (Alloy 6061) 1-1/2" Square, 1' Length
Rear Solenoid Mount
- Vendor - McMaster-Carr
- Part No. - 9246K21
- Cost - $21.34
- Description - Multipurpose Aluminum (Alloy 6061) 3/8" Thick, 8" X 8"
Plunger Stabilizer
- Vendor - McMaster-Carr
- Part No. - 9246K21
- Cost - $21.34
- Description - Multipurpose Aluminum (Alloy 6061) 3/8" Thick, 8" X 8"
Kicker Set Screw
- Vendor - McMaster-Carr
- Part No. - 91375A196
- Cost - $13.56
- Description - Steel Standard Socket 8-32 x .625"
Chipper Arm Ball Bearing
- Vendor - Grainger
- Part No. - 1ZEH7
- Cost - $7.69
- Description - Mini Ball Bearing,Flanged,Bore 0.1250 In
NOTE: 2.4in long by .247in tall by .302in deep
7075 Grade, #8 32threads/in(8-32)
Action Log
- 10/12/2008 - Solenoid inner core diameter for prototype selected.
- 03/04/2009 - Fabrication issues with quality control have been encountered in winding the solenoid.
- 03/13/2009 - Decision has been made to purchase more of last years solenoids and attempt in house modifications.
- 03/22/2009 - Initial concept completed.
- 04/04/2009 - Resizing adjustments made.
- 04/12/2009 - Kicker rev1 design completed.
- 10/25/2009 - First fully machineable chipper design completed. (rev8)
- 01/31/2010 - Prototype kicker and chipper OTS solenoids re selected and designs updated.
- 01/31/2010 - Hardware testing of new electrical mockup shows estimated speeds of 12 m/s with 2008 solenoids.
- 02/02/2010 - New solenoids ordered.
- 02/07/2010 - Chipper & Kicker assemblies updated.
- 03/25/2010 - Chipper variants assembled and tested. Variants non functional.
- 03/26/2010 - Redesign completed, separate test rig designed, and fabrication started.
- 03/27/2010 - Fabrication completed and device tested. Chipper working with a range of up to 13ft. Longer solenoid stroke need for better power transfer.
- 04/04/2010 - Design refinements conducted.
