| Treasure Hunting Robots -- Design and Construction, Part 4 |
From "Robot Rivals"
episode DROB-112 |
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As the clock begins to run out, both teams must finalize their robots and add any finishing touches. After time runs out, the competition will soon follow.
Activity Log: Southern Illinois University (Hours 7 - 8)
- After a successful test of the conveyor belt and the pneumatic ejection mechanism, Southern Illinois attaches the finished scoop to the front of the robot. They have dog-eared the top two corners of the scoop. As the puck slides backwards, the two folds will corral the puck onto the conveyor belt.
- A test of the scoop reveals torsion stress on the motor mount. The chain can withstand two thousand pounds of force, but other modifications will be necessary. With Buzz's guidance, Matt decides to reinforce the cast casing.
- Southern Illinois mounts the two foam side-guards. They hustle to finish the robot but with little time for testing.
Activity Log: Southern Utah (Hours 7 - 8)
- Brian mounts the kickboard electronics platform onto the robot. He uses a shovel from the beach accessories as an electronics switch.
- David finishes the rake, Brian fine-tunes the electronics, and Jared continues to assemble the metal detector. He tapes the circuit board to the outside of a beach bucket and sets the speaker inside.
- With all the pieces finally put together, the device works perfectly.
- After a brief test, Southern Utah discovers that the output of the motors does not correctly correspond to the input of the controllers. They quickly reverse the polarity in some of the control terminals, and the robot is ready for competition.
RESOURCES :
Robot Builder's Bonanza
Model: 0071362967
Author: Gordon McComb
Build Your Own Robot!
Model: 1568811020
Author: Karl Lunt
Robots, Androids and Animatrons : 12 Incredible Projects You Can Build
Model: 0070328048
Author: John Iovine
Personal Robotics : Real Robots to Construct, Program, and Explore the World
Model: 156881089X
Author: Richard Raucci
Mobile Robots : Inspiration to Implementation
Model: 1568810970
Author: Joseph L. Jones, et al
Sensors for Mobile Robots : Theory and Application
Model: 1568810482
Author: H.R. Everett
Special Thanks for Robot Rivals 100 series
The Robot Store
provided various robotic components for Robot Rivals.
www.robotstore.com
IFI Robotics
makers of the "Isaac 32" control system.
www.ifirobotics.com
NPC Robotics
provided wheels and motors for Robot Rivals.
www.npcrobotics.com
Robotic Power Solutions
provided battery packs.
www.battlepack.com
Parallax Inc.
Provided microprocessors, on-board robotic cameras, autonoumous programming.
www.parallaxinc.com
Hobbico
provided Futaba control system.
www.hobbico.com
Alloy Frame Systems
provided extruded-aluminum frame materials.
www.alloyframesystems.com
SMC Corporation of America
provided pneumatic systems.
www.smcusa.com
Team Delta
provided wiring kits and electrical wiring.
www.teamdelta.com
Radio Shack
provided component cabinets.
www.radioshack.com
Campbell Hausfeld Tools
provided pneumatic tools and compressor used on Robot Rivals.
www.campbellhausfeld.com
Delta Machinery
provided tools used on Robot Rivals.
www.deltawoodworking.com
Porter Cable
provided tools used on Robot Rivals.
www.porter-cable.com
Waterloo Industries
provided tool chests used on Robot Rivals.
www.waterlooindustries.com
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