Mechanical Design
Maximum Dimensions:
Length 11.0 inches
Width 11.0 inches
Height 12.0 inches
Sensors:
Tape sensors (3x for line sensing)
Microswitches (2x for stop on dispensing wall)
IR transistors (1x for beacon detection)
Shooter
1/4" acrylic
Tension Springs (2x)
Servo (for turning)
Drivetrain
1/4" Duron
DC motors (2x)
Button Presser
Servo
Length 11.0 inches
Width 11.0 inches
Height 12.0 inches
Sensors:
Tape sensors (3x for line sensing)
Microswitches (2x for stop on dispensing wall)
IR transistors (1x for beacon detection)
Shooter
1/4" acrylic
Tension Springs (2x)
Servo (for turning)
Drivetrain
1/4" Duron
DC motors (2x)
Button Presser
Servo
Fabrication
The main mechanical structures used for mounting were cut out in the PRL using the laser cutters. The design was not glued but rather screwed together using captive nuts and M3 screws. This process allowed the entire structure to be modular for testing and replacing parts. 1/4" threaded rods were used to hold together the multiple layers of JackBot with nuts being adjusted on the rods to the proper height. Again, this allowed the shape of the robot to change as we needed it.
There were four primary sections of the mechanical design. Each section is described further in the pages below:
There were four primary sections of the mechanical design. Each section is described further in the pages below: