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GreyT Shooter (7")- User Guide

(Rev 1)

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GreyT Shooter (7")- User Guide (Rev 1)

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What is the GreyT Shooter (7")?

The GreyT shooter builds on the elevator and roller claw released previously. This mech-

anism is designed to help teams create highly adjustable shooters easily. The Shooter

was designed for the 2020 FRC Game: Infinite Recharge.

The main features of the Shooter are:

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Easy adjustability of compression

•

Compatible with Falcon, 775pros, Versaplanetaries

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Option for Direct Drive or Belts

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Compatible with GreyT Turret

Summary of Contents for GreyT Shooter

Page 1: ...GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 Page 1 GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com ...

Page 2: ... 6 Greyt Shooter Side Plate Hole Explanations 7 Step 1 8 Step 2 9 Step 3 10 Step 4 11 Step 5 12 Step 6 13 Step 7 14 Step 8 15 Motor Configurations Assembly Instructions 16 Hex Shaft Cut Lengths 17 775pro Belt Option 18 Step 1 19 Step 2 20 Step 3 21 775pro VersaPlanetary Option 22 Step 1 23 Step 2 24 Falcon500 Belt Option 25 Step 1 26 Step 2 27 Falcon500 Direct Drive Option 28 ...

Page 3: ...etary Option 31 Step 1 32 Step 2 33 Recommended Wheels 34 Kit Contents 35 Recommended Parts to Buy 36 775pro Belt Option 39 775pro VersaPlanetary Option 41 Falcon500 Belt Option 42 Falcon500 Direct Drive Option 43 Falcon500 VersaPlanetary Option 44 Application Example 2020 WCP CC 46 FAQ 47 Trouble Shooting 47 Revision Table 48 ...

Page 4: ... roller claw released previously This mech anism is designed to help teams create highly adjustable shooters easily The Shooter was designed for the 2020 FRC Game Infinite Recharge The main features of the Shooter are Easy adjustability of compression Compatible with Falcon 775pros Versaplanetaries Option for Direct Drive or Belts Compatible with GreyT Turret ...

Page 5: ...GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 Page 5 GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com Recommended Tools Picture Name Allen Wrench Set 3 8 Hex Wrench Drill w Drill Bit Set ...

Page 6: ...GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 Page 6 GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com GreyT Shooter Base Assembly Instructions ...

Page 7: ...ide Plate Hole Explanations The Greyt Shooter is designed to support multiple object sizes and multiple compres sion values for a certain diameter The side plates have hole patterns for 5 6 and 7 distances from a 4 wheel to the hood The Greyt Shooter also supports various motor and motor mounting options ...

Page 8: ...tep 1 Press ThunderHex Bearing into the shooter side plate Repeat this step for the other side Be sure to press the bearing in from the opposite side so that the bearing flanges are on opposite sides of the plates Note The bearing is not needed for the direct drive or VersaPlanetary options ...

Page 9: ... to where the hood will be Reference the drawing on page 6 for more information on the sets of holes Repeat the step for the desired amount of holes to achieve the exit angle wanted It is recommended to not skip any holes between the first and last standoff used Note This spacer and standoff may be replaced with 3 8 hex or similar material The recommended replacement material is 3 8 ThunderHex sto...

Page 10: ...ooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com Step 3 Install the spacer and standoffs in the front guard set of holes Note This spacer and standoff may be replaced with 3 8 hex or similar material The recommended replacement material is 3 8 ThunderHex stock ...

Page 11: ...7 User Guide Rev 1 Page 11 GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com Step 4 Use the remaining spacers and bolts to attach the other side plate Note If custom standoffs were made the extra spacers are not needed ...

Page 12: ...e piece slightly longer about 1 so that this extra length can be wrapped under the first standoff This prevents the game object from being caught on the plastic as it feeds through the shooter Zip ties are the recommended means of attaching the plastic backing Start from the first standoff and work up Drill one set of holes and then secure with the zip tie before moving on to the next standoff ...

Page 13: ...GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 Page 13 GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com Step 6 Attach 1 x 1 VersaFrame Aluminum Angle to either side of the shooter with bolts or rivets ...

Page 14: ...r Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com Step 7 Center the Limelight Mount between the Shooter Side Plates Secure the Limelight Mount to the two top most standoffs using four 10 32 x 1 L bolts and nuts Note Do not over tighten the bolts as this will cause the plates to bend ...

Page 15: ... wcproducts com Step 8 Attach the Limelight to the Limelight mount using four 10 32 x 2 L bolts and nuts Warning The bolts need only be tightened so that the Limelight is not loose on the plate Over tightening the bolts may cause damage to the case or the electronics in side ...

Page 16: ...ge 16 GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com Motor Configurations Assembly Instructions Motor configurations supported by the Greyt shooter 775pro Belt 775pro VersaPlanetary Falcon500 Belt Falcon500 Direct Drive Falcon500 Versa ...

Page 17: ...s does not need to be precise Cutting to length with a hacksaw is acceptable if that is the only available option Cutting to length and then using a lathe to clean up both ends is the recommended method though When cutting the slit on the Falcon Direct Drive Shaft the slit needs to be cut from one point of the hex to the point on the opposite side ...

Page 18: ...GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 Page 18 GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com 775pro Belt Option ...

Page 19: ...er 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com Step 1 Slide ThunderHex through bearing on one side of shooter assembly Install remaining components as the shaft is slid through to the other side Note Leave the collars loose until all components have been installed ...

Page 20: ...stallation The 775pro aligns with the hole further from the bearing hole Use two M4 bolts to se cure motor Install motor on opposite side as well Center the solid roller wheels and tighten all shaft collars Note Leave collars loose until the bolts for the motors are installed Being able to slide the wheels will help with installing the motor bolts ...

Page 21: ... GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com Step 3 Install the Hex Bore Mag Encoder Housing on the ThunderHex shaft and secure with a 1 2 hex collar Note Other encoders may be used This is the simplest and easiest encoder mounting option ...

Page 22: ...GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 Page 22 GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com 775pro VersaPlanetary Option ...

Page 23: ...ev 1 wcproducts com Step 1 Install VersaPlanetary with the desired gear ratio using two 10 32 x 1 2 L bolts Install motor and gearbox on the opposite side as well Note Install the VersaPlanetary Integrated Encoder with the gearbox at this step Only one encoder is needed ...

Page 24: ...er 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com Step 2 Slide the hex couplers onto the VersaPlanetary Output shafts before installing the Thun derHex shaft Install ThunderHex shaft and solid roller wheel Center the solid roller wheel and tighten the shaft couplers ...

Page 25: ...GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 Page 25 GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com Falcon500 Belt Option ...

Page 26: ...er 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com Step 1 Slide ThunderHex through bearing on one side of shooter assembly Install remaining components as the shaft is slid through to the other side Note Leave the collars loose until all components have been installed ...

Page 27: ...7 GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com Step 2 Install the Falcon500 and 16t GT2 pinion Use a minimum of two 10 32 x 3 8 L bolts to attach each motor Use the appropriate Falcon Spacers and retaining bolt to hold the pinion in place ...

Page 28: ...GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 Page 28 GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com Falcon500 Direct Drive Option ...

Page 29: ...Guide Rev 1 Page 29 GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com Step 1 Install solid roller wheels and shaft collars onto the split ThunderHex Shaft Note Leave the collars loose until all components have been installed ...

Page 30: ...Page 30 GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com Step 2 Install the Falcon500 Use a minimum of two 10 32 x 3 8 L bolts to attach each motor Tighten the HD shaft collars Center the solid roller wheels and tight the shaft collars ...

Page 31: ...GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 Page 31 GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com Falcon500 VersaPlanetary Option ...

Page 32: ... User Guide Rev 1 Page 32 GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com Step 1 Install VersaPlanetary with the desired gear ratio using two 10 32 x 1 2 L bolts Install motor and gearbox on the opposite side as well ...

Page 33: ...er 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com Step 2 Slide the hex couplers onto the VersaPlanetary Output shafts before installing the Thun derHex shaft Install ThunderHex shaft and solid roller wheel Center the solid roller wheel and tighten the shaft couplers ...

Page 34: ...ducts com Recommended Wheels The GreyT Shooter was designed to be paired with a 4 wheel Recommended wheels WCP Solid Roller Wheels https www wcproducts com wheels hubs roll er shooter solid roller wheels solidrollerwheels ___SID U 4 Flex Wheels https www wcproducts com flexwheels ...

Page 35: ...GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 Page 35 GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com Picture Name QTY Kit Shooter Side Plate 2 Base Kit Limelight Mount 2 Base Kit Kit Contents ...

Page 36: ...to Buy Picture Name QTY 1 2 ThunderHex 36 1 1 x 1 x 0 090 VersaFrame Aluminum Angle 59 1 Aluminum Threaded Hex Standoff 6 McMaster P N 91780A094 14 Aluminum Spacers 196 ID x 3 8 OD x 3 4 WD 5 Pack 6 3 8 ThunderHex 36 4 Aluminum Threaded Hex Standoff and Aluminum Spacers may be substituted with 3 8 ThunderHex ...

Page 37: ...com Picture Name QTY 10 32 x 1 25 L Bolt 28 10 32 x 1 2 L Bolt 28 Solid Roller Wheel 4 OD x 2 WD 1 2 Hex Urethane 60A 2 1 16 Gray Tinted Polycarbonate Sheet 36 x 72 1 10 32 x 1 L Bolt 4 The 1 25 L bolts are for the spacer and standoff combination If using 3 8 ThunderHex buy 1 2 L bolts ...

Page 38: ...GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 Page 38 GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com Picture Name QTY 10 32 x 2 L Bolt 4 10 32 Nut 8 ...

Page 39: ...ide Rev 1 wcproducts com Picture Name QTY 775pro 2 12t x 9mm Wide Double Flange Aluminum Pulley GT2 3mm RS775 Motor 2 36t x 9mm Wide Double Flange Aluminum Pulley GT2 3mm 1 2 Hex Bore 2 60t x 9mm Wide Timing Belt GT2 3mm 2 1 2 ThunderHex Bearing 2 775pro Belt Option ...

Page 40: ...GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 Page 40 GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com Picture Name QTY 1 2 Hex Shaft Collar 7 Hex Bore Mag Encoder Housing 1 ...

Page 41: ...r Guide Rev 1 Page 41 GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com Picture Name QTY 775pro 2 VersaPlanerary w Ring Gear and Gear Kit 2 VersaPlanetary Integrated Encoder 1 1 2 Hex Coupler 2 775pro VersaPlanetary Option ...

Page 42: ...reyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com Picture Name QTY Falcon 500 2 16t GT2 Falcon Pinion 2 24t x 9mm Wide Double Flange Aluminum Pulley GT2 3mm 1 2 Hex Bore 2 50t x 9mm Wide Timing Belt GT2 3mm 2 1 2 Hex Collar 6 Falcon500 Belt Option ...

Page 43: ...GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 Page 43 GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com Picture Name QTY Falcon500 2 1 2 Hex Collar 2 1 2 Hex HD Collar 2 Falcon500 Direct Drive Option ...

Page 44: ...ev 1 Page 44 GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com Picture Name QTY Falcon500 2 Falcon Short Shaft 2 Falcon Coupler 2 VersaPlanetary CIM Adapter 2 VersaPlanerary w Ring Gear and Gear Kit 2 Falcon500 VersaPlanetary Option ...

Page 45: ...GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 Page 45 GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com Picture Name QTY 1 2 Hex Coupler 2 1 2 Hex HD Collar 2 1 2 Hex Collar 2 ...

Page 46: ...oring in the outer and inner ports the target in the 2020 FRC game Infinite Recharge The shooter was used in combination with the Greyt Turret and the Limelight 2 This combination is simple to use and com bine for a robust scoring system The shooter can also be used as a stand alone assem bly CAD and video of the 2020 WCP CC can be found here https www wcproducts com cc ...

Page 47: ...designed with a 7 game object in mind Other sizes may be used but the performance may vary as smaller or larger game objects were not taken into consideration Trouble Shooting Issue Not shooting far enough Possible Solutions 1 The RPM may not be high enough Try increasing the RPM to gain for distance 2 The compression on the game object is not enough Try increasing the compres sion by moving the s...

Page 48: ...GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 Page 48 GreyT Shooter 7 User Guide Rev 1 wcproducts com Revision Table Revision Date Revision Description 8 26 2020 1 1 First revision created ...

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