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frogbiscuit
Joined: 26 Aug 2010
Posts: 82
Location: Wollongong
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Yes, I've seen enough videos to know what could happen, I may well be headed for slice-and-dice. I got the sidestep shuffle, sure, but it only takes one false move.
I'm already up to 11 kg without batteries or weapon. Haven't started the gougefest yet, that might buy me some slack (whad'ya call it when you cut out chunks to lose weight?). See how it goes. Else, chop away, boys!
The weapon will be a kinetic hammer. A motor winds up a spring, trigger releases hammer. Now then... the more time to wind up, the more kinetic energy. I don't want it to take a whole bout to wind up for 1 hit, especially if I miss, nor do I want 100 little bitchslaps that are largely ineffective. What's good? 4 or 5 good hits?
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Wed May 11, 2011 2:24 pm |
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Nick
Experienced Roboteer
Joined: 16 Jun 2004
Posts: 11802
Location: Sydney, NSW
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I,m not sure of the math, but im thinking that a flywheel might be easier and faster to energise with a high speed motor. If you took the whole sytem with gearing, framwork, controls etc, the flywheel just might be more practical. Either option would be interesting to see in action!
This link is for a flipper, but the principle could work just as well for a hammer:
http://www.wa4dsy.com/robot/flip-o-matic
If you substituted an electrically operated clutch for the one in the flipper, you could easily use the idea for a hammer. Even if you don't use it, its an interesting read. I would substitute a brushless motor for more efficiency nowadays.
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Wed May 11, 2011 6:36 pm |
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