# Over the Bumper Intake

We have always used a cut-out frame to intake game pieces.  This year, we decided to prototype an over-the-bumper intake mechanism.

#### 4/14/2021

* We used Protopipe and VersaRollers to build a basic over-the-bumper intake for the Infinite Recharge power cells.
* This first version uses the HTD belts we had on hand.  It may perform better with different sized belts.

![](/files/-MYGiZiM5qVpW2wFTsmf)

![](/files/-MYGidmMG0S8QueuTqj5)

![Proof of Concept!](/files/-MZU1ireGZpYBOr9VdFc)

#### 5/4/2021

* Modified the setup to make initial contact with the ball consistent.
* The arm can rotate slightly as the ball moves through the intake.  This flexibility improved performance.  It just worked better!
  * Flexibility is also nice in competition because if it hits another robot or the wall, it is more likely to bend and bounce back, not break.

![](/files/-MZsUnmohdHCaOlbx2dZ)

![](/files/-MZsUnmpko9_NP1F98BK)

![](/files/-MZsVc5I_ggdxFUhCd8M)


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