Mechanical Team

Develop a StrategyPrototypeDesign and Build the Final Robot

Manipulators

Scores Points…

Lift an Object Center of GravityLifting Power

Grasp an ObjectEntanglementLetting go…

Hang from a Bar

Super strong lifterto lift robot.

Pick Up Balls

Rollers and BeltsHoppers

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Drive Train

Provides Mobility…

Swerve Drive

ComplexVery Maneuverable

Treads Provide Unnecessary TractionGood at Climbing Steps

Wheels

Common Designs 2 Wheels – 2 powered wheels and two

casters.

4 Wheels – All 4 wheels are powered.

6 Wheels (most common) – Middle wheel lowered.

Climb a Ramp Low center of gravity“Bottoming out”

KOP Motors

FIRST provides us with an assortment of motors, varying in power and speed…

Motors According to Speed

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In General:The slower the speed the

greater the power

Motors According to Power

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Power Transmission

Roller Chains

Two different sizes: 35 25

Gears

Shifting Non-Shifting

Frames

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