Transcript Drive Train and Power

Drive Train and Power
Deric Solis
Dale Hussung
Courtney Henry
Sebastian Paniagua
Josh Walker
Steven Moyer
Hunter Davison
Robin Peeples
Justin Alabaster
Chassis Material
HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) – Low cost, low
weight, easily to work with
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Often used as 3D printer filament
Sheet Metal, Aluminum – Low cost, low weight
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Design by:
Dale Hussung
Wheels
Mecanum wheels allow for multidirectional
movement without turning
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No reputable sources on difference in power
consumption
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Same force and velocity as standard wheel
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Traction may be an issue in either case
Mecanum wheels remove issue of reorienting
targeting system during line following
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Microcontroller
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We recommend the Arduino Mega or Due
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Both more robust than Uno
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Mega has higher operating voltage (5v)
compared to Due (3.3v)
Due has more on board memory (512 Kb) as
opposed to Mega (128 Kb)
Plenty of I0 Pins (12 PWM for Due and 15
PWM for Mega)
Batteries
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High quality rechargeable batteries are preferred
for high drain devices
More likely to provide advertised output
We recommend 7.4 Volt, 2100 mAh RC
batteries
More than enough voltage and current for the
competition limits
Servos/Motors
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Good quality servos are a must
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Light, quick acceleration, smooth operation and faster
response time