VEX Workshop: Manipulators and Mechanisms « Building Robots at School
VEX Workshop: Manipulators and Mechanisms
This is another case where I don’t need to write too much, as it makes more sense to direct people to some superb resources.
A powerpoint presentation that I often use to describe various lifting mechanisms to new members of our robotics team is available at:
http://first.wpi.edu/Images/CMS/First/2006CON_Manipulators_Needel.ppt
Another presentation that goes a bit more into the various mechanisms that can be used to collect and manipulate game pieces is at:
http://first.wpi.edu/Images/CMS/First/2007ROW_Mechanisms.ppt
While the robots discussed in these presentations are for the FIRST Robotics Competition, and therefore much larger than a VEX robot, the principles are the same. In fact I highly recommend taking a look through the various files available from FIRST at http://www.usfirst.org/community/frc/content.aspx?id=1108
Jason provides a great resource for teachers and mentors to access in regards to Building Robots in School. He is an example of resources he utilizes for his classes.
Give his site a look if you are looking for ideas, help or guidance
