Ramsayworks

In amateur radio, portability isn’t just a convenience, it’s essential. Whether you're supporting emergency communications, volunteering at a public service event, or deploying to a remote site, you need a setup that’s quick to deploy, built to last, and easy to move. That’s where the GoBox comes in.  A ham radio GoBox is a self-contained communications unit. It’s pre-wired, compact, and designed to operate reliably under real-world conditions. It’s the difference between showing up with a mess of tangled cables and showing up ready to transmit.  But if you’ve ever looked into buying one, you’ve likely faced the same challenge many operators do: either settle for a flimsy DIY kit, or pay thousands for a custom rig that’s bulky and overbuilt.     I chose a different path. I built my own GoBox from the ground up, focused on function, affordability, and clean design. After building several for myself and other hams,   I’ve wanted to build a proper Ham Radio...

Project Overview The Dual Wing Claw Mechanism was developed to automate the controlled release of a 2024 FTC game element, known as a pixel , onto a designated scoring area during the autonomous period . This mechanism emphasized  mechanical simplicity  and field consistency , enabling reliable scoring and improved autonomous performance.       Functional Description   The Dual Wing Claw features two pivoting arms (“wings”) that grasp the pixel internally. The wings are driven by a servo-actuated linkage system mounted on the robot. As the servo rotates, the slot geometry in the bottom plate allows the servo hub screw to travel, smoothly translating rotation into outward wing motion , thus releasing the pixel.     Operating Sequence Raise Arm: Elevate the arm to position the claw above the drop zone. Extend Wings: Activate the servo to open the claw. Position Robot: Drive the robot into alignment using the drive-train. Release Pixel...