Design and build your attachments
For a robot to be able to solve tasks, a basic robot is not enough.
As a beginner, you choose to build everything on the robot stably, but this makes it difficult for you to adapt to different tasks.
This is what attachments are for. If you want high current, you will make a unique attachments for each circle.
Now we will show you what an effective attachment looks like!
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.
How to build an effective attachment?
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!
Build an attachment in 5 steps, TTX style : )
Now we will show you our attachment building process
Analyse the mechanical design to solve the mission model
Prototype the mechanics on a dummy attachment
Motorize the mechanics connecting to the driver gears
Align to the model and solve it
Program the navigation to the model
📝 Task:
Try this process when building an attachment! Compare it to your process!
Document your attachment!
Good robot design requires documenting your attachments.
Take photos of your atachments and write down their innovations!
Introducing our attachment:
Round 1 attachment:
Passive mechanism
Main advantage - rubber shafted grip-claw
Extends far, barely has to leave the base
Round 2 attachment:
Passive multi-pocket collection mechanism
Prepares for round 3
Round 3 attachment:
Passive element for three different missions
Active attachment element for lifting the diver in one round
Round 4, 5, 6 attachment:
Main advantages of the attachment: adjustable and removable mechanism, serves multiple circuits
Passive, removable adjustable mechanism
Active chain mechanism for a combination of two tasks
Round 7 attachment:
Combined passive and active attachments
Main advantages: solves multiple tasks in a compact way, uses an adaptive frame
Innovation: solves a task from a base through a white area
Round 8 attachment:
Combined passive and active attachments
Main advantages: solves multiple tasks in a compact way, uses an adaptive frame
Innovation: solves a task from a base through a white area
