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==='''About Alvin'''=== | ==='''About Alvin'''=== | ||
| − | Alvin was built for use in the 2015 FRC game [[Recycle Rush]]. | + | Alvin was built for use in the 2015 FRC game [[Recycle Rush]] and was named after the Superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools, J. Alvin Wilbanks. |
==='''Drive Train'''=== | ==='''Drive Train'''=== | ||
Revision as of 21:34, 22 May 2015
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| Year | 2015 |
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About Alvin
Alvin was built for use in the 2015 FRC game Recycle Rush and was named after the Superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools, J. Alvin Wilbanks.
Drive Train
Alvin's drive train is a square 6-wheel chassis, build from the Kit of Parts. There are 2 traction wheels in the front, and 2 dual omni wheels in the back. The wheels are belt-driven and are powered by four CIM high-speed motors. along with central gearboxes.
Manipulator
Alvin's manipulator is an elevator lift with translating arms powered by 8 pneumatic tanks. Limit switches and encoders help to enhance Alvin's speed and stacking capabilities, along with positive control/dynamic breaking on the lift. This makes the lift weight resistant and increases arm strength. However, this contributes to Alvin's having trouble turning and allows for less maneuverability. The lift is made functional by two high-speed CIM motors. It has also been programmed to be automatically centered, adding on to Alvin's efficiency.
View our reveal video here : 2015 Alvin Reveal