Difference between revisions of "DEWBOT XI Intake System"
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[[image:DB11-150612.jpg|410px|right|thumb|original intake design]]Like [[DEWBOT X]]'s [[DEWBOT X Ball Handling | Roller Frame]], this simple yet versatile system performed multiple roles in competition, including: | [[image:DB11-150612.jpg|410px|right|thumb|original intake design]]Like [[DEWBOT X]]'s [[DEWBOT X Ball Handling | Roller Frame]], this simple yet versatile system performed multiple roles in competition, including: | ||
− | *Pulling/guiding RCs into the robot lift | + | |
+ | ==Functions== | ||
+ | *Pulling/guiding RCs into the robot lift[[image:DB11-150612detail.jpg|410px|right|thumb|detail - left arm]] | ||
*Stabilizing RCs for transport once acquired | *Stabilizing RCs for transport once acquired | ||
*Pulling/guiding totes into the robot | *Pulling/guiding totes into the robot | ||
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==Design== | ==Design== | ||
− | + | The system is comprised of the following components: | |
#A pair of Intake Arms with Intake Wheels | #A pair of Intake Arms with Intake Wheels | ||
#A robot floor shaped to align totes drawn into the robot for lifting | #A robot floor shaped to align totes drawn into the robot for lifting |
Revision as of 03:45, 13 June 2015
Like DEWBOT X's Roller Frame, this simple yet versatile system performed multiple roles in competition, including:Functions
- Pulling/guiding RCs into the robot lift
- Stabilizing RCs for transport once acquired
- Pulling/guiding totes into the robot
- Aligning totes on the floor to lift position
- Preventing first Human Player Station tote from landing its side
- Aligning first Human Player Station tote to lift position
- Aiding correct alignment of subsequent totes loaded from the human player station
- Correcting any subsequent tote misalignments which may occur
- Stabilizing the tote/RC stack during transport and scoring
Design
The system is comprised of the following components:
- A pair of Intake Arms with Intake Wheels
- A robot floor shaped to align totes drawn into the robot for lifting
- A pair of fiberglass rods anchored to the robot floor and passing through holes in the lift positioned to prevent totes from sliding too far back for correct lift alignment