3D Printed Sumo Bot Parts
Description
This is a mostly 3D printable sumo bot. It is going to be competing in the Science Olympiad sumo bot event. So far, the major vitamins we used are as follows...
- 1/8in x 1/2in aluminum rail
- Vex drive rod, sprockets, collars, and chains
vexrobotics.com/products/accessories/motion/276-2166.html
vexrobotics.com/products/accessories/motion/shafts.html
vexrobotics.com/products/accessories/motion/276-2010.html
- M4 screws and nuts
- Jaco foam tires (35 shore is what we are using)
jacoracing.net/nitroshoes_1_10.html
- Electronics
robotmarketplace.com/products/0-SABER2X5-RC.html
spektrumrc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdId=SPM5510
venom-group.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=15026
cgi.ebay.com/12V-120RPM-Powerful-High-Torque-Gear-Box-Electric-Motor-/290525929255?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a4b1df27
The offensive structure still needs to be built, but we are going to be using aluminum flashing around the perimeter to create a wedge. We needed to add about 800grams to the bot to bring it up to the maximum 2kg weight limit. Once we were at 2kg it pushed two textbooks easy, which total about 5kg. We will be competing this Saturday with it.
Previous years we either used completely Vex, or hand fabricated chassis using steel corner brackets and aluminum plate. This year we were able to 3D print the majority of the parts, which made it much easier. For example, previous years we were limited in the tire types we were able to use, but now we were able to make a fully integrated hub and drive coupler.
Just a note about the files, they are not at all parametric. I drew a picture in my head with the measurements and wrote the code. If anybody decides to try building this, let me know and I will be able to give you measurements off the original.
- 1/8in x 1/2in aluminum rail
- Vex drive rod, sprockets, collars, and chains
vexrobotics.com/products/accessories/motion/276-2166.html
vexrobotics.com/products/accessories/motion/shafts.html
vexrobotics.com/products/accessories/motion/276-2010.html
- M4 screws and nuts
- Jaco foam tires (35 shore is what we are using)
jacoracing.net/nitroshoes_1_10.html
- Electronics
robotmarketplace.com/products/0-SABER2X5-RC.html
spektrumrc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdId=SPM5510
venom-group.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=15026
cgi.ebay.com/12V-120RPM-Powerful-High-Torque-Gear-Box-Electric-Motor-/290525929255?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a4b1df27
The offensive structure still needs to be built, but we are going to be using aluminum flashing around the perimeter to create a wedge. We needed to add about 800grams to the bot to bring it up to the maximum 2kg weight limit. Once we were at 2kg it pushed two textbooks easy, which total about 5kg. We will be competing this Saturday with it.
Previous years we either used completely Vex, or hand fabricated chassis using steel corner brackets and aluminum plate. This year we were able to 3D print the majority of the parts, which made it much easier. For example, previous years we were limited in the tire types we were able to use, but now we were able to make a fully integrated hub and drive coupler.
Just a note about the files, they are not at all parametric. I drew a picture in my head with the measurements and wrote the code. If anybody decides to try building this, let me know and I will be able to give you measurements off the original.
Instructions
1. Print
2. Hop on #reprap irc and ask me for directions :P
2. Hop on #reprap irc and ask me for directions :P
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Cool! Which school do represent. I am on the LASA Science Olympiad team in Austin, TX.
Thanks! I am on the Hicksville High School team up here in NY (yes, it is a real town).