Engineering

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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
State of the Robot - a summary of decisions and capabilities as of 3-Feb

Electrical Information

General Electric

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)

PSOC

PSOC carrier board pin outs This is the board made by e-Stop Electronics to make it easier to make connections.

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

FIRST CAD library
Vex Robotics CAD Library
AndyMark
McMaster-Carr
Tap drill sizes
IFI Robotics

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.

Power wheels driver hub can be used to connect wheels to the motor.

Useful Internal Pages