Simple rubber band intake for a robot, designed around the FTC DECODE season. This file is intended as a seed idea, providing a solid foundation for you to iterate and develop a fully robust design.

• Compliant slots to allow for easy adjustments to various heights.
• Rubber band wheels suitable for either laser cutting or 3D printing.
• Main insert plates should be 3D printed, I suggest PCTG as a material. 

Note: no "ramp" is presently designed for this model. It's simply an intake and you'll likely need some sort of transfer or ramp. I've designed one out of a simple polycarbonate sheet that worked rather well. 

Note: the STEP files are uploaded in a .zip folder. You must first unzip the folder in order to import the file into your CAD program of choice. 

Autodesk Fusion 360

1. After unzipping the downloaded folder, open Fusion 360.

2. Click the "Show Data Panel" icon in the upper-left corner (it looks like a grid/waffle).

3. Navigate to your desired project and folder.

4. Click the "Upload" button.

5. Select the .step or .stp file from your computer and click "Open."

6. Once the upload is complete, the file will appear in your Data Panel, ready to be inserted into your design.

Detailed Instructions

Onshape

1. After unzipping the downloaded folder, log in to your Onshape account.

2. From the "Documents" page, click the "Create" button and select "Import files...".

3. Alternatively, inside an existing document, click the "+" icon in the bottom-left corner and select "Import."

4. Select the .step or .stp file from your computer.

5. Choose your desired import options in the dialog box.

6. The imported file will appear as a new tab in your document.

Detailed Instructions

SolidWorks

1. After unzipping the downloaded folder, open SolidWorks.

2. Go to "File" > "Open."

3. In the "Open" dialog box, change the file type to "STEP files (*.step, *.stp)."

4. Navigate to and select the STEP file you wish to import.

5. Click "Open."

6. SolidWorks may prompt you to run "Import Diagnostics" to check for and fix any potential issues with the imported geometry. It is recommended to do so.

Detailed Instructions