Design and build your attachments

The attachment frame must be stable so that the gears do not jump apart. Also, aim to be able to change attachments quickly, as the robot runs over time.

You should pay attention to these when building an attachment:

• Build as many passive elements as possible. This will leave more space for active attachment

• Do not use a lock or black pin, as this will slow down the attachment change

• Build the attachment so that the attachment frame is stable. We solved this by having the attachment frame surround the robot

• Tip: When you take over the rotation from the motor with gears, place them next to each other, as this way they do not jump apart. You can take over at 90 degrees later, but make sure to secure it properly!

Now we will show you our attachment building process

1. Analyse the mechanical design to solve the mission model

2. Prototype the mechanics on a dummy attachment

3. Motorize the mechanics connecting to the driver gears

4. Align to the model and solve it

5. Program the navigation to the model

📝 Task: 

Try this process when building an attachment! Compare it to your process!

Good robot design requires documenting your attachments.

Take photos of your atachments and write down their innovations!

Introducing our attachment: