That’s right … strap on your OCULUS QUEST and go play around on the DESTINATION: DEEP SPACE field. You no longer have be tethered to a high end gaming PC! You can take the FIRST Robotics Infinite Re-charge field with you where ever you go! It’s great for getting your community engaged in FIRST! The…
DW Series round metal inductive proximity sensors with analog outputs are now available from AutomationDirect in 8mm, 12mm, 18mm and 30mm cylindrical sizes. These reliable DC-powered (10-30V or 15-30V) threaded-barrel sensors are IP67 rated and are available with 2m pigtail cable or quick-disconnect. 8mm analog inductive proximity sensors detect the presence of ferrous metal objects…
January 8, 2020 – ProSense® FG1 Series mechanical variable area flow meters provide visual indication of flow rate for water or petroleum-based fluids. These meters provide +/-5% full scale accuracy and a repeatability of +/-1%, important for cyclical applications requiring consistent readings. Two adjustable flow limit pointers are available to provide preset indication of high,…
20:1 Scale Model of the 2020 Field AutomationDirect’s animation team converted the animation models into 3D printable models for you to play with. This is the “playing field” for the FIRST Robotics Competition game for 2020. For more info about FIRST and the 2020 game: “INFINITE RECHARGE” – please visit the FIRST website. >>>> CLICK HERE to…
That’s right … strap on your HTC VIVE , Valve Index or OCULUS RIFT and go play around on the DESTINATION: DEEP SPACE field. REMINDER: This VR Simulation requires STEAM VR to be installed on your PC and that you have an HTC VIVE, Valve Index or OCULUS RIFT Headset. It may work on others,…
ProSense® VFS series vortex flow sensors offer a very cost-effective solution optimized for monitoring water and deionized water flow in industrial applications. Vortex flow sensors are a reliable alternative to other flow sensing technologies and are a simple, low cost, and proven method for measuring flow of water-based liquids that is independent of the liquid’s…
Flexible multi-conductor sensor/actuator cable is now available from AutomationDirect in 24 AWG and 22 AWG with 3, 4 or 5 unshielded conductors, and in customer specified one-foot increment lengths. Individual conductors are stranded bare copper for flexibility, with color coded PVC insulation for easy identification. The cable outer jacket is a flexible PVC available in…
Sponsored by This award celebrates the art of digital animation and its close relationship to STEAM (Science,Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics). The award is offered to help encourage students to cultivate skills in design and creation of animation including, but not limited to, storytelling, creativity, use of computer software, and an understanding of different techniques and…
This AC motor and drive information will aid in selection and application. Jeff Payne, product manager for the drives & motors group at AutomationDirect, wrote an article for the January 2019 edition of Plant Service magazine titled Get schooled: AC motor basics Here’s a summary, click on the link above for the full text. Payne…
UPDATE #2: You can now 1) drive a BLUE team lift bot (much easier to score), 2) Press buttons to load hatch panels and cargo in the human player loading stations and 3) preset the field with hatch panels and cargo (Start doesn’t reset the field anymore) **The New update is at the same link,…