Engineering
This page is a posting point for useful Engineering References and Links.
2008 Pneumatic Lesson (ppt format)
2009 Drive-train Lesson (rev 3) (pdf format)
Drive-train Model (Mk II - updated July 19, 2009) (xls format)
Mathematics behind the drive-train model (pdf format)
Kit of Part Motor Curves (xls format)
2010 Kit of Parts Motor Curves (xls format)
Backlash and how it relates to worm gears
Contents
Pivot-Wheel Documents
- Mathematical Analysis of the Pivot-Wheel System.
- Programming a Pivot Drive Robot.
- Pivot Worksheet - based on 0-5vdc Potentiometer Output.
- Pivot Worksheet - based on 0-1024 Potentiometer Output.
- Mathematical analysis - Crab with a Twist.
- Pivot Worksheet - Twist Mode 1.
- Pivot Worksheet - Twist Mode 2.
DEWBOT VI Documents
- Over the Hump
- State of the Robot - a summary of decisions and capabilities as of 3-Feb
- Over the Hump (reprise) - An updated analysis including Center-of-Mass
- Running the Bump - An analysis - can we run along the bump? (no)
- DEWBOT VI Bill of Materials - from Finger Lakes
- DEWBOT VI Bill of Materials - from Philadelphia
Electrical Information
General Electric
- Robot Electrical Design is a link to a presentation that Al Skierkiewicz gave this spring on Robot Electrical Design. It covers a wide variety of information that should be considered during the design process. (1 hour)
PSOC
- PSOC carrier board pin outs This is the board made by e-Stop Electronics to make it easier to make connections.
Jaguar
- [Jaguar home page] Links to information about both the Gray and Black Jaguar speed controllers.
FIRST documents
The 2009 FRC Suggestions is a great overview document on how to build a robot. This document talks about how to build the kit-bot frame, motors, electrical, etc. It's must reading for a rookie team, but is a great refresher for experienced teams.
Useful External Links
Drive information
Fisher Price Motors
The Fisher Price Motor that they use for their Power Wheels product has been a staple in the Kit of Parts for the last few years. These links are good reference materials for the FP motor
FRC1189 2009 Shooter Gearbox Development is a comprehensive white paper on how they used the FP motors for their shooter. They show pictures of the internals of the gear train and show a number of different mounting techniques.
Power wheels driver hub can be used to connect wheels to the motor.