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The [http://www.usfirst.org/uploadedFiles/2009%20FRC%20Suggestions%20Rev%20A.pdf 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. | The [http://www.usfirst.org/uploadedFiles/2009%20FRC%20Suggestions%20Rev%20A.pdf 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. | ||
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:[http://www.firstcadlibrary.com/ FIRST CAD library] | :[http://www.firstcadlibrary.com/ FIRST CAD library] | ||
:[http://www.vexrobotics.com/vex-cad.shtml Vex Robotics CAD Library] | :[http://www.vexrobotics.com/vex-cad.shtml Vex Robotics CAD Library] | ||
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:[http://www.efunda.com/designstandards/screws/tapdrill.cfm Tap drill sizes] | :[http://www.efunda.com/designstandards/screws/tapdrill.cfm Tap drill sizes] | ||
:[http://www.ifirobotics.com/ IFI Robotics] | :[http://www.ifirobotics.com/ IFI Robotics] | ||
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| + | === 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 | ||
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| + | [http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/papers/2284 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. | ||
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:[[Category: Engineering]][[Category:Drive-train]] | :[[Category: Engineering]][[Category:Drive-train]] | ||
Revision as of 03:36, 18 January 2010
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)
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
Electrical Information
- 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)
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.
