RoboCup: Redesign 2014-2015

Phase I: Techanical Analysis

The first stage of the 2014-2015 RoboCup redesign involves brainstorming potential upgrades by researching new technologies/resources since the last revision. A parallel analysis of current robot bugs and potential enhancements is also done at this time. Outlined below is a listing of resources that the team used in it's brainstorming stage.

Competition 2014

Phase II: Design

Layout

Max PCB Dimensions

To Do

• Determine location and placement for dribbler motor header
• Update hall connection header to right angled one
• Determine optimal placemnt direction for drive motor phase connections (motor board)
• Add connection header for ball sensor to control board
• Update the 14-pin connection header (female) for the control-to-motor board connection
• Add pin locations to all connection housings in CAD part files
• Add wires among connections in CAD assembly files
• Finalize method for adjusting motor wire lengths when motors arrive
• Determine kicker connections and integration

Batteries

http://www.cheapbatterypacks.com/product/813/1699/Thunder-Power-PL25-Series-2000mah-185v-5S-16C-LiPo-Battery-Pack.aspx

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__24844__Zippy_K_Flightmax_2500mah_5S1P_20C_Lipoly_Battery.html

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9939__ZIPPY_Flightmax_1800mAh_5S1P_40C.html

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__25516__ZIPPY_Compact_2450mAh_5S_35C_Lipo_Pack.html

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9461__Turnigy_2200mAh_5S_30C_Lipo_Pack.html

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9944__ZIPPY_Flightmax_2200mAh_5S1P_40C.html

Phase III: Production

https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/electronics-assembly

http://www.soldermask.com/ <- Sparfun uses these guys for all their solder stencils