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==Mechanical==
 
==Mechanical==
 
'''Swerve Modules'''  
 
'''Swerve Modules'''  
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*Water-jet cut swerve module top, bottom & Pivot Side Plated received.
 
*Pivot top/tube assemblies were welded using a turntable jig.   
 
*Pivot top/tube assemblies were welded using a turntable jig.   
*Bearing holes in the module top plate (1 hole) and bottom plate (2 holes) were finished for tight fit using the Boring Tool.  Holes needing tapping were tapped (by hand).
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*Tapped holes in wheels for sprocket mounting.
*Two additional old swerve modules were disassembled - mining for COTS.
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*Pressed bearing into wheels & mounted sprockets.
*The transfer axles were assembled.
 
*We found the long-lost sensor flex couplings
 
*Bearings (1" & 1/2" flanged) were pressed into the module bottom plate
 
*Top bearing mounts were 3-d printed
 
*CVT pulleys were 3-d printed
 
*Started mounting top bearings into module top plate.  (3) finished (more bolts needed - we neglected to purchase these).
 
*Pressed needle bearings into the top and bottom of the Pivot Tube.
 
  
'''Shooter''' - Parts cut by CNC Router.
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'''Shooter'''  
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*Parts for next-gen shooter cut by CNC Router.
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*Shooter tested with (2) 775Pro motors - recovery time reduced to 0.2 sec.
  
 
''- Clem McKown''
 
''- Clem McKown''

Latest revision as of 14:20, 5 February 2017

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Mechanical

Swerve Modules

  • Water-jet cut swerve module top, bottom & Pivot Side Plated received.
  • Pivot top/tube assemblies were welded using a turntable jig.
  • Tapped holes in wheels for sprocket mounting.
  • Pressed bearing into wheels & mounted sprockets.

Shooter

  • Parts for next-gen shooter cut by CNC Router.
  • Shooter tested with (2) 775Pro motors - recovery time reduced to 0.2 sec.

- Clem McKown

Programming

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