Pneumatic flipper systems

[kodster]

Hey there. Ive abandoned my previous attempt on a featherweight, and Im starting anew. I want to make a flipperbot now. I havent done any building or CADing yet, but Im thinking of flipper systems I want to use. CO2 and HPA systems are fairly effective in HW bots, but what are the chances that theyll be as effective in a featherweight? Can you guys give me some examples of pneumatic flipper systems that work in a featherweight? Im sure there are many out there, but I cant be arsed to go back through all the threads on the featherweight board trying to find one.

Thanks guys!

[jamesb]

Pneumatic flipper systems

mario, where is that vid you sent me today, I think kody would like that

[woody]

Pneumatic flipper systems

http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=leorcchttp://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=leorcc

[RogueTwoRobots]

Pneumatic flipper systems

Little Flipper I think is probably the most effective UK featherweight flipper running at the moment, although there are several others running at the moment too.

If you watch the vid below, youll see it throwing Pillow Torque and Ploughbot out the arena: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUyweBaGYT0http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUyweBaGYT0

Also of course the likes of Leos Hannibalito in the link Woody posted.

So pretty effective in featherweights

[kodster]

Pneumatic flipper systems

Those were awesome links. I wonder just how custom Leo made Hannibalito 2s CO2 system... ...me likey.

[leorcc]

Pneumatic flipper systems

The CO2 system used in my feathers are all made by Mario. When it comes to custom systems he is the first one I turn to.

[leorcc]

Pneumatic flipper systems

The only thing not custom on Hannibalito 2 is the valve (Alpha valve from Technobots) and the paintball bottle (12 oz).

[kodster]

Pneumatic flipper systems

Thats sweet. I should get in contact with Mario.

[jamesb]

Pneumatic flipper systems

i agree

[kodster]

Pneumatic flipper systems

I have another question. Ive seen some robots that have flipping arms (Matador, Hydra) instead of flipping panels (Chaos 2, Thermidor 2). From what Ive seen, the arms are more powerful than the panels. I really like flipping arms, and noticing the above I like them even more now. However, Ive seen flipping arms that are really tiny, almost like toothpicks, and some that are really wide. What would be an ideal shape for a flipping arm.

[kodster]

Pneumatic flipper systems

Never mind, Ill go with the slightly thinner ones.

[maddox]

Pneumatic flipper systems

Actualy, the arms arnt an issue, as long they are strong enough to withstand the forces of the ram.

The business end, that is more important. The wider the scoop, the easier is it to hit the opponent.

[kodster]

Pneumatic flipper systems

More questions. Hooray.

Is hardox too heavy to use for a flipping arm? I was thinking either that or titanium, because I dont want the arm to get ripped off during battle.

(Message edited by kodster on May 29, 2007)

[typhoon_driver]

Pneumatic flipper systems

If you can fit it in the weight then its not too heavy

[Kenny]

Pneumatic flipper systems

hardox is the perfect material for robots, very tough and weldable so no need for brackets and bolts, also alot cheaper than Ti, and even aliuminium of a few mm thick.