I need help on my robot. I have the basic structure of it, but i need to add more to it in order for it to meet its requirements. It needs to be able to throw balls in a net and lift another robot about the same weight, size and design. Help, please?
You’ll need to do a bit more research as the questions are a bit too general still.
Is this being done as part of a competition? If so, then there are normally specs detailing the size and weight of the ball and the robot.
Do you have any previous experience designing or building robots?
The more information you can provide the better we can help.
I would say that the robot is about 7-10 pounds, and it is a competition. You see this is how it goes: We are all given the same material and must build a robot that can throw balls in a net. We have a teammate and are against 2 other competitors who build a robot with same material we have. We must use the material given but we can also add on other gadgets to enhance our robot for speed, strength, and/or precision. Also, the robot is about 1.5 feet by 1.5 feet, and i do not have experience in robot-ing.
You indicate you are given all of the materials but you can purchase additional parts? We cannot teach you how to build robots, so you’ll need to eith consult with your teacher, a good book or online articles.
letsmakerobots.com/
robotshop.com/en/books.html
robotshop.com/blog/en/robots … ke-a-robot
We are given all the material for the basic structure, but that alone will not be enough to compete in the competition. It technically will be enough, but to compete for reals, you’ll need to add structure, kind of like upgrades for the robot.
In order for us and the community to provide any sort of help, you will need to provide a lot more information.
I think I’ve been pretty clear, but ok.
For motion, you’ll need a pair of DC gear motors, and perhaps an RC servo for dropping a ball in the net. Launching a ball is a bit harder - potentially have two spinning DC motors, much like a tennis ball launcher.
If it’s RC control, you’ll need a dual DC motor controller which accepts RC input for the drive motors. Your kit should have all of these parts provided.
That’s so helpful. Me and my team just came up with the idea of “shooting the ball like a tennis machine” yesterday, but we had no idea how we would. Thanks. You’ve been a great help.