FRC 2363 Triple Helix 2022 Intake Testing and Shooter prototyping

[@compwiz2008coxnet]

Interesting! Could you demonstrate in video how the mechanism extends at beginning of match (to meet starting confirm and frame perimeter rules) interested to see that in action.

[@TripleHelix2363]

It's posted!

[@wollyefendi5630]

Great work! What's the purpose of having flaps on your second roller? I know teams are using flaps on their first roller to stop bouncing, but wouldn't it be more controlled if you had more traditional wheels for that second roller that brings the cargo into the robot?

[@kyakfsh]

Our flaps aren't for controlling bouncing. They are effectively an 8" diameter, super compliant roller that packages so the center axis can be 1" inside the frame perimeter. They started as a student's idea to use brushes throughout the intake and handler. We didn't have brushes on hand, but quickly slapped together some flap wheels, and they worked beautifully.

[@DarthMauldinOfficial]

Will that damage the fuzz of the balls over time? My team is still looking for the right material for intaking and indexing.

[@TripleHelix2363]

Time will tell, but it seems less damaging than velcro. Whatever solution you land on, it should assume the balls will deteriorate, and not rely on them to be in good condition.

[@keco185]

What are you using for those "brushes"?

[@TripleHelix2363]

The flaps are made from vinyl strip door material, like you might find at the back of a supermarket.

[@Its_Marlin]

@@TripleHelix2363 What is it more specifically? This stuff looks interesting and I want to bring some to my next robotics meeting

[@TripleHelix2363]

@@Its_Marlin McMaster 1894A155 is a good example.

[@Its_Marlin]

@@TripleHelix2363 Thank you!!