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Demonstration video: The robot driving over an obstacle
The ARC Drivetrain
The ARC Drivetrain
Chet XIX, the official 2020 robot built by the Athenian Robotics Collective, was created to compete in the FIRST Global robotics competition.
My task was to lead the building process for Chet's drivetrain--the part that makes the robot go! The drivetrain has to be sturdy and fast, because it holds up the whole robot and makes it move. I kept these goals in mind throughout the design process and building phase, which informed every decision in making the drivetrain the best it could be.
Project orientation video
Project orientation video
Above: A summary of the process and purpose of the drivetrain. A great introduction to the project!
Right: A slideshow of zooms of the drivetrain. These pictures are up close and personal, and show very specific parts of the whole mechanism. They may seem small, but it's these details that make the difference between driving and dead in the water.
Pictures of the Process
Pictures of the Process
The drivetrain went through a lot of different phases of development. These are a few snapshots of it all coming together.
Poster
Poster
Disclaimer: I did not build the whole robot, or even the whole drivetrain by myself! This was a huge undertaking that involved many members of the robotics team. I'm only taking credit for my part of the process, which was making design decisions and helping with the manufacturing and construction. Thanks to everyone who helped make this year's drivetrain happen!
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