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==Approaches Evaluated==
 
==Approaches Evaluated==
A number of approached to shooting were considered, including a catapult, slingshot, roller-claw with spring-loaded punch and a direct pneumatic punch.  All but the roller claw advanced to prototype testing.
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A number of approached to shooting were considered, including a catapult, slingshot, roller-claw with spring-loaded punch and a direct pneumatic punch.  All but the roller claw advanced to prototype testing.  A direct pneumatic firing catapult entered the field as a late contender and was also prototyped.
  
 
Direct pneumatic punch did not provide the speed needed and was abandoned.
 
Direct pneumatic punch did not provide the speed needed and was abandoned.
  
Successful catapult and slingshot prototypes were built and tested.
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Successful catapult and slingshot prototypes were built and tested.  Both utilized latex tubing as springs.  the catapult had the advantage of being able to make significantly longer shots than the slingshot.
  
 
==Safety Considerations==
 
==Safety Considerations==

Revision as of 13:06, 17 March 2014

Specifications

  • SAFETY: The stored energy intrinsic to this game makes it very easy and tempting to design a robot capable in inflicting serious injury. DEWBOT X accidents should not be capable of breaking bones or causing serious crushing injuries
  • Score in High Goal Reliably (and on the move)
  • Truss shots - to Human Players or alliance robots
  • Pass to other robots - superceded by Roller Frame

Approaches Evaluated

A number of approached to shooting were considered, including a catapult, slingshot, roller-claw with spring-loaded punch and a direct pneumatic punch. All but the roller claw advanced to prototype testing. A direct pneumatic firing catapult entered the field as a late contender and was also prototyped.

Direct pneumatic punch did not provide the speed needed and was abandoned.

Successful catapult and slingshot prototypes were built and tested. Both utilized latex tubing as springs. the catapult had the advantage of being able to make significantly longer shots than the slingshot.

Safety Considerations

Slingshot

Winch vs Pneumatic retraction

Winch