Saturday, February 12, 2011
Team Update: February 12, 2011
Hi everyone,
Safety Contact:
1) When working with machinery, make sure long hair is pulled back.
2) Safety glasses are required when operating or working near the robot.
3) Be careful not to stretch bungees too tight as they could snap back and injure you.
-Minibot Team: finally got the minibot to climb the tower with the battery attached, but it was slow
-Claw Team: fixed the issue with the claw that caused the bottom part to twist
-Programming/Sensor Team: created a mount for the line tracking sensors, tested using limit switches to pick up tubes
-Electrical Team:worked on and tested 2010 robot, worked with programming team on wiring sensors
-The bumpers are almost finished
Thank you Dana for breakfast and Issa for lunch. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, February 12.
10 days till ship,
-Nick
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Team Update: February 10, 2011
Hi everyone,
We were able to practice driving/operating the robot tonight in Davidow.
-Electrical team: worked on wiring 2010 robot
-Programming Team: tuned arm heights; testing; debugging; removed one semi-major bug that caused the claw to not respond on the first try
-Minibot Team: tested the Minibot; it was able to climb the tower in 3 seconds
-Claw/Arm Team: worked on mounting stops and is fixing the bottom part of the claw that keeps twisting
-The material for the bumpers was cut
Thanks to Mat for dinner. Our next meeting is on Saturday at 8:30.
12 more days left of build season,
-Nick
We were able to practice driving/operating the robot tonight in Davidow.
-Electrical team: worked on wiring 2010 robot
-Programming Team: tuned arm heights; testing; debugging; removed one semi-major bug that caused the claw to not respond on the first try
-Minibot Team: tested the Minibot; it was able to climb the tower in 3 seconds
-Claw/Arm Team: worked on mounting stops and is fixing the bottom part of the claw that keeps twisting
-The material for the bumpers was cut
Thanks to Mat for dinner. Our next meeting is on Saturday at 8:30.
12 more days left of build season,
-Nick
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Team Update: February 9, 2011
Hi everyone!
Tonight we took the robot to Davidow and practiced. We even got the FIRST Logo on the top pegs!
The programming team worked out some bugs and continued to test things.
The electrical team worked on finishing the driver's station for the 2010 robot. They also worked on wiring the limit switch for the telescope.
The minibot team was working on the deployment mechanism.
Our next meeting is tomorrow at 4:30.
13 more days til ship!
-Sam
Tonight we took the robot to Davidow and practiced. We even got the FIRST Logo on the top pegs!
The programming team worked out some bugs and continued to test things.
The electrical team worked on finishing the driver's station for the 2010 robot. They also worked on wiring the limit switch for the telescope.
The minibot team was working on the deployment mechanism.
Our next meeting is tomorrow at 4:30.
13 more days til ship!
-Sam
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Team Update: February 8, 2011
Hi everyone!
Safety Contact: With the strong winds tonight, be careful driving and be sure to pay attention to the wind that might be pushing your car. and remember that with a taller car, it easier for the wind to push your car because there is more surface area for the wind.
The electrical team wired up last year's robot with the 2008 control system. They still have to finish with the operator's system and work with the programming team to make sure the right code is in the robot, but once that is all done, they will be ready for tomorrow's challenge.
The programming team reimaged the cRio and tested the entire 2011 robot.
The minibot team has been working on the deployment system for the minibot.
The bumper team worked on gluing the pool noodles onto the plywood to finish the bumpers.
The rest of the students not on one of these three teams were migrating and helping the three major teams with progress.
Tomorrow is going to be the Battle of the Bots. The plan is to take the 2010 robot (with 2008 controls) and put it up against the 2011 robot. The 2010 robot is going to be used to test the center of gravity of the 2011 robot to see if it can be toppled easily.
Thanks Mat for bringing dinner tonight! Our next meeting is tomorrow, Feb. 9, at 4:30.
Hope everyone has a good night!
14 days left of Build Season...
-Sam
Safety Contact: With the strong winds tonight, be careful driving and be sure to pay attention to the wind that might be pushing your car. and remember that with a taller car, it easier for the wind to push your car because there is more surface area for the wind.
The electrical team wired up last year's robot with the 2008 control system. They still have to finish with the operator's system and work with the programming team to make sure the right code is in the robot, but once that is all done, they will be ready for tomorrow's challenge.
The programming team reimaged the cRio and tested the entire 2011 robot.
The minibot team has been working on the deployment system for the minibot.
The bumper team worked on gluing the pool noodles onto the plywood to finish the bumpers.
The rest of the students not on one of these three teams were migrating and helping the three major teams with progress.
Tomorrow is going to be the Battle of the Bots. The plan is to take the 2010 robot (with 2008 controls) and put it up against the 2011 robot. The 2010 robot is going to be used to test the center of gravity of the 2011 robot to see if it can be toppled easily.
Thanks Mat for bringing dinner tonight! Our next meeting is tomorrow, Feb. 9, at 4:30.
Hope everyone has a good night!
14 days left of Build Season...
-Sam
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Team Update: February 6, 2011
Hi everyone!
Everything that is currently on the robot right now is wired up and running. The soleniods have to be mounted and wired soon. As soon as those are on the robot, more progress with the pneumatics can be made.
Major progress has been made on the minibot.
Issa was taking apart the bumpers to then redo them so we are following the rule that we cannot use things on the robot that were fabricated for a previous year.
We received 2 more new batteries for this year, so now we have a total of 7 batteries that are operating properly.
Our next meeting is on Tuesday at 4:30.
See everyone on Tuesday!
-Sam
Everything that is currently on the robot right now is wired up and running. The soleniods have to be mounted and wired soon. As soon as those are on the robot, more progress with the pneumatics can be made.
Major progress has been made on the minibot.
Issa was taking apart the bumpers to then redo them so we are following the rule that we cannot use things on the robot that were fabricated for a previous year.
We received 2 more new batteries for this year, so now we have a total of 7 batteries that are operating properly.
Our next meeting is on Tuesday at 4:30.
See everyone on Tuesday!
-Sam
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Team Update: February 3, 2011
Hi everyone!
Safety Contact: Be careful when driving at night of deer, other animals, and people walking around on the roads, especially when on a road with no street lights or very little lighting.
Programming Team: continued revision of Teleop program, tested Minibot code, examined potential autonomous problem.
Claw Team: worked on putting double hinge on. They are now working on mounting the claw onto the trolley.
Electrical Team: put the main breaker on the robot, mounted the power distribution board, and worked on hooking up the battery plug wires to the breaker and the power distribution board.
Drive Train Team: the spacers are almost ready, one motor is attached, started to mount the wheels.
Christian: added the motor to the Minibot and talked to the programming team about the Minibot program.
Jakob: helped Mr. Weick cut and drill and file metal pieces for the new motor mounts and helped Mat with the axle mounts.
Ally: helped the electrical team mount the necessary pieces and helped other team members with tasks.
Michael: helped other team members with tasks.
As a reminder to everybody: if you see something that is against the rules or might be a problem, speak up so we don't lose time making something that is not legal for the robot. Also, if you think you might know an easier way to solve a problem we are having, offer it to the rest of the team or to whoever is working on the project. No suggestions are wrong and your idea could save time, weight, and space.
Thank you Gain for dinner tonight! Our next meeting is Saturday morning at 8:30. Our goal is to be driving by Sunday, so make sure that when you are at the workshop you are working hard so we can accomplish this goal.
19 more days left in Build Season!
-Samantha
Safety Contact: Be careful when driving at night of deer, other animals, and people walking around on the roads, especially when on a road with no street lights or very little lighting.
Programming Team: continued revision of Teleop program, tested Minibot code, examined potential autonomous problem.
Claw Team: worked on putting double hinge on. They are now working on mounting the claw onto the trolley.
Electrical Team: put the main breaker on the robot, mounted the power distribution board, and worked on hooking up the battery plug wires to the breaker and the power distribution board.
Drive Train Team: the spacers are almost ready, one motor is attached, started to mount the wheels.
Christian: added the motor to the Minibot and talked to the programming team about the Minibot program.
Jakob: helped Mr. Weick cut and drill and file metal pieces for the new motor mounts and helped Mat with the axle mounts.
Ally: helped the electrical team mount the necessary pieces and helped other team members with tasks.
Michael: helped other team members with tasks.
As a reminder to everybody: if you see something that is against the rules or might be a problem, speak up so we don't lose time making something that is not legal for the robot. Also, if you think you might know an easier way to solve a problem we are having, offer it to the rest of the team or to whoever is working on the project. No suggestions are wrong and your idea could save time, weight, and space.
Thank you Gain for dinner tonight! Our next meeting is Saturday morning at 8:30. Our goal is to be driving by Sunday, so make sure that when you are at the workshop you are working hard so we can accomplish this goal.
19 more days left in Build Season!
-Samantha
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Team Update: February 2, 2011
Hi everyone!
Hope everyone's Groundhog's Day was great!
Safety Contact: Make sure to unplug machinery when doing any repairs.
The frame was in the workshop tonight, so things were moving like crazy in the workshop.
The programming team rewrote the program for the teleop and autonmous to account for the robot being unstable when the telescope is forward. They also reimaged the Classmate.
The drive system team created a new set of wheels and spacers, made spare spacers and everything else to mount.
The claw team made a new hinge for the claw.
We had some people working individually on different projects as well.
Michael: precisely milled, drilled, and bolted the trolley to the telescope.
Jakob: helped Mr. Weick with the mounting of the telescope motor.
Ally: worked on mounting things and cutting metal for later mountings.
Christian: worked on the minibot.
Samantha: worked with Mr. Fordham in starting electrical work.
Thanks to Rachel's grandmother for bringing dinner tonight! Our next meeting is tomorrow at 4:30.
Also, please keep Rev. Strickland (Samantha's grandfather) in your thoughts for the next couple weeks. Yesterday morning he slipped on the ice and fractured his ankle. He is currently at Cooper University Hospital and is under the care of some of the top doctors on the East Coast. But please keep him in your thoughts as he recovers from this injury.
See everyone tomorrow!
-Sam
Hope everyone's Groundhog's Day was great!
Safety Contact: Make sure to unplug machinery when doing any repairs.
The frame was in the workshop tonight, so things were moving like crazy in the workshop.
The programming team rewrote the program for the teleop and autonmous to account for the robot being unstable when the telescope is forward. They also reimaged the Classmate.
The drive system team created a new set of wheels and spacers, made spare spacers and everything else to mount.
The claw team made a new hinge for the claw.
We had some people working individually on different projects as well.
Michael: precisely milled, drilled, and bolted the trolley to the telescope.
Jakob: helped Mr. Weick with the mounting of the telescope motor.
Ally: worked on mounting things and cutting metal for later mountings.
Christian: worked on the minibot.
Samantha: worked with Mr. Fordham in starting electrical work.
Thanks to Rachel's grandmother for bringing dinner tonight! Our next meeting is tomorrow at 4:30.
Also, please keep Rev. Strickland (Samantha's grandfather) in your thoughts for the next couple weeks. Yesterday morning he slipped on the ice and fractured his ankle. He is currently at Cooper University Hospital and is under the care of some of the top doctors on the East Coast. But please keep him in your thoughts as he recovers from this injury.
See everyone tomorrow!
-Sam
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