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Going Beyond the Kit-Bot . Danny Blau - Design Engineer, AndyMark I nc . The Kit-Bot. This is where many team’s begin and it’s a great place…TO START What do you get with the Kit-Bot A base frame Wheels Motors Single speed gearbox Power train (belts/chains) A basic rolling chassis.
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Going Beyond the Kit-Bot Danny Blau -Design Engineer, AndyMark Inc.
The Kit-Bot • This is where many team’s begin and it’s a great place…TO START • What do you get with the Kit-Bot • A base frame • Wheels • Motors • Single speed gearbox • Power train (belts/chains) • A basic rolling chassis
Kit-Bot on Steroids • Check Simbotics for their presentation and resources (FRC 1114) • Simple changes first • Add 2 more CIM motors to drive train • Chain all 6 wheels together • Add base plate to stiffen chassis • Replace 8” wheels with 6” traction wheels
More Dramatic Changes • Re-gear so that top speed is more game relevant • Replace single speed gearboxes with 2 speed transmissions
Going Beyond • Strategy starts with the game • How can you score points with your driving base? • Are the high potential offences susceptible to defense? • Is there a smaller facet that you can focus on? • How can you design an evolving robot?
Other Great Resources • Robot in 3 Days • http://www.robotin3days.com/ • Chief Delphi • FRC Designs • http://frcdesigns.wordpress.com • The Blue Alliance.com • FIRST robot pics.com • Encyclopedia Robotica