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Brad Schneider Robotics Specialist - DEPCO, LLC. Gears Heavy Metal Chassis Combat Robot. http ://gonrl.org/. SAFETY for the classroom AND the arena. Key NRL Safety Concepts Safety Glasses must be worn at all times NEVER Activate the robot without permission
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Brad SchneiderRobotics Specialist- DEPCO, LLC www.depcollc.com 800-767-1062 2
Gears Heavy Metal ChassisCombat Robot http://gonrl.org/ www.depcollc.com 800-767-1062 3
SAFETYfor the classroom AND the arena www.depcollc.com 800-767-1062 4
Key NRL Safety Concepts • Safety Glasses must be worn at all times • NEVER Activate the robot without permission • Robot must ALWAYS be on blocks in pit • Weapons must have a clearly visible lock • Lock must be in place when robot is powered up • Maximum power up time: 30 seconds • Maximum power down time: 60 seconds www.depcollc.com 800-767-1062 5
Engineering NotebookTen Bonus Points! www.depcollc.com 800-767-1062 6
Prototyping MethodologyBuild first; ask questions later? www.depcollc.com 800-767-1062 7
Gears Combat Advantage • 3/8" diameter steel axles with 3/32" keyways • 3" diameter rubber caster wheels standard • Efficient 7-12V all steel gearhead motors • Extra-wide gear sets rated at 500 oz-in continuous torque • Stainless steel threaded inserts for easy and fast assembly • Self aligning 3/8" flanged bearings • All aluminum structural metal sets (0.090" 5052 and 6061-T6 Alloys) • SolidWorks® assembly drawing of the standard configuration www.depcollc.com 800-767-1062 8
CAD/CAMDesign and Manufacturingwithout the pesky metal shavings. www.depcollc.com 800-767-1062 9
Simulation A FREE virtual arena! www.depcollc.com 800-767-1062 10
Game Design A good driver is worth morethan any weapon. www.depcollc.com 800-767-1062 11
Classroom Techniques Combat Robotics and the ‘Halo Effect’. www.depcollc.com 800-767-1062 12
Internal Curriculum • Two-Pronged Approach • Mechanical • Programming • Focus on Mathematics • Cross Platform www.depcollc.com 800-767-1062 13
Starting Points • Trebuchet Engineering • Math & Physical Science • Levers & Simple Machines • Precision Measure • Performance Design • Computer Aided Design • Teamwork Concepts www.depcollc.com 800-767-1062 14
Pneumatics • Pneumatic Principles & Safety • Operation of Pneumatic Components • Force & Torque • Work, Speed & Power • Piston Force &Pressure • Testing and Measuring Pneumatic Components • Determine Pneumatic Component Specifications & Performance www.depcollc.com 800-767-1062 15
Mechanical Principles • Bearings and Structures • DC Motor Operation • Power Transfer • Chain Drives, Pulleys &Belts Gear Drives • Algebraic Manipulations • Sprocket Design • Gear or Timing Belt Design • Data Tables • Force Multiplication • Speed Ratios • DC Motor www.depcollc.com 800-767-1062 16
Selection of high quality, US made DC motors. Offers Excellent Online Educational Resources. NRL Teams Use Authentic Engineering Tools, Vendors and Components. Leading Engineering Design Software. Online Tutorials, Integrated Textbooks, Solid Models Available Online Tutorials and Program Compilation as well as Arduino Compatible Products www.depcollc.com 800-767-1062 17