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* We replaced the (2) Tetrix drive motors with (2) am-2964a motors, thereby gaining integral encoders with the new motors.
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* They replaced the (2) Tetrix drive motors with (2) am-2964a motors, thereby gaining integral encoders with the new motors.
 
* It is clear that the worm gear - output shaft connection on the forward drive extension elevation is prone to slippage.  This connection is achieved via (2) small set screws on a 3/16" steel shaft.  Frankly, this connection is not likely to be adequate or reliable.   
 
* It is clear that the worm gear - output shaft connection on the forward drive extension elevation is prone to slippage.  This connection is achieved via (2) small set screws on a 3/16" steel shaft.  Frankly, this connection is not likely to be adequate or reliable.   
 
* Plan for the worm gear output is to purchase the tooling to enable us to replace the 3/16" output shaft with a 6mm shaft ant to use a 2mm key to fix the worm gear and shaft in rotation.  Tools required are a 2mm end mill and a 2mm broach with 6mm bushing.
 
* Plan for the worm gear output is to purchase the tooling to enable us to replace the 3/16" output shaft with a 6mm shaft ant to use a 2mm key to fix the worm gear and shaft in rotation.  Tools required are a 2mm end mill and a 2mm broach with 6mm bushing.
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Latest revision as of 00:33, 17 November 2015

Competition Season Meeting

Meeting Date Meeting Time Location Attendees
4-November-2015 6:00-9:00pm TCHS Brandywine Josh


Objectives / Systems Hypotheses, tests, observations, conclusions, plans
Complete Drive System
  • They replaced the (2) Tetrix drive motors with (2) am-2964a motors, thereby gaining integral encoders with the new motors.
  • It is clear that the worm gear - output shaft connection on the forward drive extension elevation is prone to slippage. This connection is achieved via (2) small set screws on a 3/16" steel shaft. Frankly, this connection is not likely to be adequate or reliable.
  • Plan for the worm gear output is to purchase the tooling to enable us to replace the 3/16" output shaft with a 6mm shaft ant to use a 2mm key to fix the worm gear and shaft in rotation. Tools required are a 2mm end mill and a 2mm broach with 6mm bushing.


Tasks Reflections
Replace Tetrix Drive Motors with am-2964a's
  • Not a regular FTC Meeting. Josh is present. Working with mentor Gary Deaver.
  • Driver for this work is the integral encoder in the AndyMark motors. Gear reduction is 40:1.
  • Had to cut shaft on right side drive motor to fit. No modification needed to left side motor.
  • Spacers were relocated for fit.
  • And a new platform cut.
  • We used new (longer) spacers to support the platform. Old spacers reclaimed from FRC 1640 pivot modules.
  • Temporarily used shcs's for the platform. Need to replace with fhsc's.

Action and idea Journal

  • Rendered SolidWorks model showing climber dumper (for autonomous)

  • AndyMark drive motors in place

  • Installing platform and elevation worm gear drive

  • Electrical panel in place

  • FTC7314 151104-4.jpg

  • Chassis weight right now (lbm)

  • Robot weight-in


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