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| + | Ulitmately, this system took the form of: | ||
| + | :# A 19" wide beater bar on the wide front side of the robot; pulling balls in and keeping them there; | ||
| + | :# An alternative top hopper feed; mechanism still works but hopper has degraded over time due to non-use; | ||
| + | :# A funnel to guide balls from the 19" beater bar to the narrow lift entrance; | ||
| + | :# A lift entrance, comprising: a) a driven Lift Wheel; b) a static pinch bar; and c) a flexible scoop; and | ||
| + | :# An angled lift, having a posterior lift belt and two anterior lift rails; (4) IR sensors register ball positions within the lift assembly; the lift top communicates directly with the shooter. | ||
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Revision as of 23:27, 18 May 2012
Ball collection and storage requirements for Rebound Rumble are:
- Quickly and reliably pick balls off the playing field
- Ability to top load at the Inbound Station
- Able to possess three balls
- Able to prevent possession of more than three balls
- Fast transport of balls to the shooter
Ulitmately, this system took the form of:
- A 19" wide beater bar on the wide front side of the robot; pulling balls in and keeping them there;
- An alternative top hopper feed; mechanism still works but hopper has degraded over time due to non-use;
- A funnel to guide balls from the 19" beater bar to the narrow lift entrance;
- A lift entrance, comprising: a) a driven Lift Wheel; b) a static pinch bar; and c) a flexible scoop; and
- An angled lift, having a posterior lift belt and two anterior lift rails; (4) IR sensors register ball positions within the lift assembly; the lift top communicates directly with the shooter.
