Robot Description: | Minibot |
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Drivetrain:
Welded box aluminum frame with CNC belly pan
6-wheel drive, 6" AndyMark wheels
Two speeds (4fps and 15fps)
4 CIMs through 2-speed AndyMark transmission
Arm:
Powered by RS-775 motor through AndyMark gearbox
Made of 28mm extrusion
Wrist:
Powered by a Window motor
Capable of 270° of motion
Claw:
Pneumatically actuated pinch claw
Uses kit of parts compressor
Capable of grabbing overinflated or underinflated tubes
Sensors:
Drive: Uses encoders to calculate distance travelled
Wrist: Encoders used to place uber tubes in autonomous
Shoulder: Encoders to locate scoring rack in autonomous mode |
Image taken by Pat FairbankMinibot:
Made with Tetrix parts with modified gearbox
Uses a household light switch as shutoff at top of pole
Climbs pole from deployment line to trigger in 1.8s
Deployment System:
Slingshot style
Linear extrusion slide powered by surgical tubing |
Programming Description:
In autonomous mode, the robot is able to hang uber tubes on top row.
"Our robot doesn't run on batteries, it runs on hopes and dreams!"
Drive Team:
Team 781's 2011 Drive Team consists of the following members:
- Coach: Matt
- Human Player: James
- Driver: Sven
- Operator: Stew
Photo courtesy of Calum Tsang.
