I get that it is used for linear motion, but I don’t see the typical use of it on a robot.
The differential is basically a gear that allows you to transfer power between outputs. Its similar to a diffierential in cars. Im sure you know about real world differentials, so its basically that in IQ.
I would try google lensing these parts. You can probably find what they are and how to use them.
1 is a weight you can use it to stop your robot from tilting
One of the cooler uses I’ve seen for #8 is the catapult mechanism in the Caution Tape 839A robot from Rapid Relay- you can see it starting from 0:22 here quite well:
They do a catapult using the changing diameter of the cam to pull back and then fire. That kind of changing rotational force into discontinuous linear force seems the best use case in my mind.
That’s a great video to demo the cam! Thanks for sharing.
I have used it in that way before. Thanks!
Number one is flywheal weight, which basically makes it so when added to a flywheal, it has more momentum and and spits the object out quickly without slowing down. Some teams use it to lower the centre of gravity, or add adjust weight distribution. 4 is often used in things like arms, as they can be put on an axel, and spin. Differentials are used in cars for turning, but can alse be used in things like differential ptos. 8 can be used when releasing a mechinism every rotation. 6 if it is the same one in my schools classroom, is typically a vit larger, and has an internal part so it can rotate.
There’s no need to repeat answers that have already been given, read the whole topic before responding.
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Thanks for the info!
Number 8 is a fidget that your coder can play with while your builder is working on adjusting your scoring mech.
Actually, it is the thing that people that find pieces fidget with because everyone else is practicing.