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Re: my monkey is hard......to build
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lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto
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Tue, 21 Aug 2001 20:57:41 GMT
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Im using the micromotors to power the claws, and pneumatics to extend the
arms, and i only have one pneumatic switch.
If i was allowed to use a microscout, i wouldnt need another rcx...
Rob Stehlik wrote:
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> In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Trevyn Watson writes:
> > I dont know what your problem is, ive just gotta finish one claw, hook up
> > the pneumatics, and get another rcx, and another micro motor. then program
> > it. But the basic idea is sound, and it works...
> >
> > btw, anyone got any designs for a claw less than four studs wide, powered
> > by a regular gear motor?
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>
> Wow! I'm glad there is another monkey in the works! It sounds like you are
> taking an entirely different approach than me. If you really need another
> RCX, I can lend you mine. My monkey doesn't need an RCX at all. I just use a
> battery box (unless those in charge force me to use an RCX :) As far as my
> 'claws' go, currently they are two studs wide and powered by elastic bands:)
> Actually, I was thinking about your configuration... and am wondering if you
> could combine the functions a little, so you don't need the extra RCX or
> micromotor. I'm assuming you use the micromotor to flip the pneumatic
> switches. If you only have two switches, you could use only one motor with
> some type of directional transmission. Or, even better, use pneumatic logic
> to open the second switch. By this I mean that you would flip one switch
> (say to close one claw) and at the end of its stroke, the cylinder on this
> claw could flip the switch to open the other claw... No, maybe this wouldn't
> work. Anyway, I'm just thinking. But saving yourself from having to use a
> second RCX would save a lot of weight, which is going to be a major issue in
> this contest.
>
> Rob
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