Would we be able to use a turntable with forks or not? I’m expecting no because of the expansion constraints but would like to try it.
Thanks :))
What do you mean by “use”?
I assume you mean you’re going to expand from one side, then use the turntable to spin that expansion to another side. That is illegal, you must choose one side, and only that side, to horizontally expand from.
If you’re staying within the 18’‘x18’’ starting size, do whatever you like.
Also, I wouldn’t recommend using those old turntable kits. I tried to fit V5 motors on to them, but the holes were made for the old cortex motors (interesting, so that means cortex motors don’t fit on current structure?) and won’t fit smart motors.
Go for it never used that piece before but go ahead and try it never hurts.
Ok and what about using the smaller motors that are current
By smaller motors, I assume you mean 5.5w motors.
They have the same mounting spacing as the V5 Smart Motors (11w), so I am pretty sure they won’t fit either. However, I don’t have access to the workshop right now, so I can’t try it.
But you can!
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Could you clarify what you mean by forks? I’m not sure what you mean.
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And here’s another potential idea
what about using the turntable to pivot the way the forks are facing on the one side so if I wasn’t aligned with the mobile goals I could be more efficient potentially (I’ll have a pictures tomorrow showing it), for like auton especially it could be used/not needing to keep it locked completely straight (I’m hoping) when having the forks down.
Pictures:
(These are very rough drawings really quick just to help you understand I hope)
Straight:
Tilted:
Oh ya sorry I should have clarified that originally.
I am planning on literally making forks that will go under and over the sides of the mobile goals because I don’t have pneumatics to make a beak claw to grab it (the Meta for most bots) and won’t be able to get any and it will also make the design I’m basing it off of simpler potentially and only need motors
(here’s the video: https://youtu.be/IDC4ou2CpT0?si=P1rNg3m5A7Yl9Pe4 )
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Although I would say this makes it unnecessarily complicated (just train your driver a bit more, cause it’s easier to train him/her to align with the mogo than to train him/her to be driving while moving a claw), this would be legal, provided that the sideways turning of the forks don’t horizontally expand 18’’ on the other side.
To clarify, the example in your second image is illegal (top down view, right?), because one point of your fork expands to another side of your robot.
If these two points on your mechanism don’t surpass these two lines when turned, it would be legal.
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Ok that makes sense and is kinda expected and ya I know that it’s kinda complicated I just want to make sure I understand the rules as best as I can and know where I can push limits. Thank you!
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