RC09-KickerChipper

As part of the RoboCup 2010 Mechanical, the kicker provides passing capabilities to the robots. It is part of the chipper / kicker assembly.

2010 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

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

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.
7. 10/25/2009 - First fully machineable chipper design completed. (rev8)
8. 01/31/2010 - Prototype kicker and chipper OTS solenoids re selected and designs updated.
9. 01/31/2010 - Hardware testing of new electrical mockup shows estimated speeds of 12 m/s with 2008 solenoids.
10. 02/02/2010 - New solenoids ordered.
11. 02/07/2010 - Chipper & Kicker assemblies updated.
12. 03/25/2010 - Chipper variants assembled and tested. Variants non functional.
13. 03/26/2010 - Redesign completed, separate test rig designed, and fabrication started.
14. 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.
15. 04/04/2010 - Design refinements conducted.