
Robot specifications

Systems

Recycle Rush
2015






Chassis:
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Low center of gravity is achieved by concentrating most of heavy components in the lower back section of the robot.
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Allows both the bin and the totes to enter the chassis while holding them safely.
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Utilizes 4 Mecanum wheels & 4 encoders, one for each wheel.

Synchronizing and Tote Centering System:
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Simplifying the robot’s operation in the process of collecting totes and bins.
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Helps organizing and centering stable tote stacks.

“Bins Fishing” System:
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Two Fishing rods designed to pull 2 bins at the same time from the center STEP.
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The rods are designed to provide strength combined with low weight using fiber-glass material.
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Can fold from the robot outside and back using 2 pistons.
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Creating an advantage by allowing the alliance to build 4 more stacks with recycling bins.

The Double Elevator:
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Operated by only one winch and a cable to lock the upper elevator.
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The purpose of the upper elevator is to prevent the bin from falling and have pressure on the totes’ stack.
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Designed to stack at max 5 totes and a recycling mbin or 6 totes and ability to utilize any partial stacks.

Control System:
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Autonomous mode: Creating a 3 tote stack or collecting 2 recycling bins.
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Four Encoders used to control all 4 Mecanum wheels to provide high precision driving.
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Advanced elevator PID control using an encoder and two digital switches.
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Controlling over seven solenoids to create advanced automated actions during the match.
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Utilizing distance sensors, accelerometer & gyro to control autonomous processes.

