do guys think a 100% passive hanging method could be possible, one such as a 90 degree hang that was common last year, with the caveat that instead of another robot lifting you up, it would be alot of runner bands, and a passive claw, like this -
with the difference being that this one can fold back further into the robot, to be released by either pneumatics, or a lever. or three claws, for more grip
Yes; this could easily(ish) happen. However, as seen in NBN, motors are usually a better idea. I tink a double 4 bar like RI3D would honestly work better and be lighter. You could even have a release mechanism to add more elastics when the bot actually starts lifting. Yes, a viable solution, but in my opinion, there are better.
Alright, its just an idea im trying out , and i wanted to see the communities opinion
It’s all good; I didn’t mean to be rude if I was. However… potential design award…
Just be very careful.
I have scars from prototyping such a device. Metal launched by rubber bands hurts. A lot. Definitely wear goggles.
Ok, we already have an inovative lift, so if we can get the lift working $$$. Of course, the passive lift would probably lift faster, because of the rubber bands. Yeah we accedentally hurt myself using a piston shooter last year, still have a nasty scar on my wrist from that
What do you guys think the best way to attach to the pole would be?
A hook for sure. You could even do it like 8088X but add a few more elastics to pull a rotating arm up at the beginning of the match. (released by something like rubber bands on the wheels) Then have a little latch on the underside of the hook that releases one set of latex. The bot shoots up, and a passive lock holds it at the top.
Do you think that a linear lift would be best, or a 90 degree hang
Linear, most of the times takes longer, but is safer. 90 degrees is probably easier, but you take more of a rsk damaging your robot if it fails.
Yes, however if you get the hook into the pipe, it shouldnt release not matter what, so theres next to 0 danger when of falling @NightsRosario
a 180 degree hang might be even better, because its almost a hang lock in and of itself
How is that claw held together is it shaft collar coupling screw standoff then screw then shaft collar
Yes