Mechanical System B

Team: Steven Trinh, Sam Seaton, Brian Nguyen, and Porky the Robot

Tools: Fusion 360, Back-of-the-envelope Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Additive Manufacturing, Mechanical Design, Hardware Analysis

Timeline: 2 weeks

Overview:

My team of four designed and manufactured the above robot to carry an aluminum payload (approximately 1 kg) up a twelve foot I-beam that is angled against a wall as fast as possible. The robot assembly includes parts from two Tamiya 72001 Planetary Gearbox kits and 3D-printed parts. The custom parts were designed using force equilibrium and failure mode analyses to ensure it would adhere and remain on the beam and travel upwards.

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