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)

Composite Construction Page

Vacuum Forming Page

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

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.

Usefull External Links

FIRST CAD library

Vex Robotics CAD Library

AndyMark

McMaster-Carr

Tap drill sizes

IFI Robotics