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==Electrical Information==
 
==Electrical Information==
 
:[http://media.wpi.edu/News/Events/Robotics/First/2009/Conference/2009CON_Robot_Electrical_Design_Skierkiewicz.wmv 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)
 
:[http://media.wpi.edu/News/Events/Robotics/First/2009/Conference/2009CON_Robot_Electrical_Design_Skierkiewicz.wmv 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)
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== FIRST documents ==
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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.
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==Usefull External Links==
 
==Usefull External Links==
 
:[http://www.firstcadlibrary.com/ FIRST CAD library]
 
:[http://www.firstcadlibrary.com/ FIRST CAD library]

Revision as of 02:38, 17 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)

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

Useful Internal Pages