News, events, and updates from Team 254.
The official FIRST field components arrived today and were taken inside to be inventoried (and played with). Field setup will begin in the next few days, as soon as we determine which building we will be setting it up in. If you get the chance, please thank…
Read postMANUFACTURING The manufacturing team has been working hard to produce a myriad of parts. The CNC has been running to finish the Dogs and start on parts for the Kicker. The lathe has been working to produce all of the shafts and spacers needed in the kicker.…
Read postToday we were able to cut out the polycarbonate for a control board on the CNC router at Glendale Community College. It took much longer than expected, due to the polycarb melting at any feed rate over 18 IPM, even with a constant cool air blast on the…
Read postThe manufacturing department was very understaffed today due to the superbowl(I guess?) We've completed the milled slots on the 1 x 2 Arm sides(1010084)
Read postManufacturing: Tonight we completed the four piston bearing blocks (1010073) for the kicker winch. These took much longer than anticipated using manual machines. Below is a picture of the completed parts: For the small piston bearing blocks (1010019) we hope…
Read postAfter receiving our frames very late last night, we began wiring today. We mounted all of the electronics and ran the 4 gauge primary power wires. We then proceeded to run wires for the Victor 884 speed controllers. After several separate configurations, the…
Read postToday we completed the 32 bumper mounting pins and brackets, and 20 control board spacers. The bumper mounting scheme is nearly identical to the 968 2009 bumpers. The finished parts are shown below. Next, we hope to cut the control board polycarbonate on a…
Read postDesign: The team has finalized CAD designs for our kicking device and has finalized all mechanisms. Parts: A set of manufactured parts has been sent to our sister team, 968. Manufacturing: We are continuing manufacture of dogs for our kicker shaft. Design:…
Read postHere's a picture of everything completed so far (Minus gearbox plates and sprockets, which are out to anodize, and frames).
Read postWe haz powdercoat. Unfortunately, Central Powder Coating was not well staffed today. They will have the 254 frames powdercoated blue streak #2 tomorrow morning. We will be picking up the blue frames tomorrow at 10AM.
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