RoboCupMechanicalDev2009

This page houses our complete current development schedule and tasks.

September 2009

1. Briefing of new members on 08 mechanical system.
2. Conduct a phased maintenance and overhaul on 2008 fleet. Two robots at a time. Starting with worst condition.
   1. Disassembly and Cleaning
   2. Modifying motor shafts by putting in holes for set screws.
3. Investigate part failures and problems.

   Omni Wheels

   1. O-ring retention on rollers.
   2. Carpet collection by omni wheels.

4. Getting members Autodesk Inventor 2009
5. Identify and assign subteams / subsystems

   Dribbler

   Drivetrain (Omni Wheel & Gearboxes)

   Kicker

   Chipper

   Chassis & Integration

Drivetrain

1. Procure appropriate carpet samples.
2. Design & Build test rig. Jack up 1 robot w/ small bocks, restrain it, and run 1 wheel on samples.
3. Compare with other teams omni rollers.
4. Develop conclusions and recommendations based on tests conducted.
5. As a starting point for working with gears consult:

   2007 TE Session Slide on Power Transmission (Pages 6, 7, 13 & 14)

   Wikipedia's Page on Gears

   WM Berg's Technical PDF on Gears (very comprehensive 40 mb +)

Kicker

1. Work with electrical team on custom solenoid design.
2. Look at other teams for reference & inspiration.

   1. CMU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqLA8prsVhw)

3. Compare last years design to other teams.

Chipper

1. Work with electrical team on custom solenoid design.
2. Look at other teams for reference & inspiration.

   1. CMDragons (CMU) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqLA8prsVhw)