Friday, September 30, 2016

Week 5, Post 2

ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE WEEK

  • Rebuilt the chassie of the robot
  • Built the shoulder of the arm mechanism
  • Built the upper part of the arm
  • Replaced the old metal with new metal
  • Changed the drive train with a new system
  • Changed the wheels with smaller ones




Monday, September 26, 2016

Week 5, Post 1

GOALS FOR THE WEEK

  • Attach brain to the robot
  • Replace the old metal parts with new ones
  • Switch up (improve) the drive train
  • Make frame moire sturdy
  • Make a holder for battery
  • Have the robot officially driving by FRIDAY


Friday, September 23, 2016

Week 4, Post 2

ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE WEEK

  • Fixed the gearing for the wheels on one side of the robot
  • Added support to the frame
  • Completed the linear slide
  • Ordered new metal parts for the robot
  • Attached collars to make the gearing solid and sturdy

Monday, September 19, 2016

Week 4, Post 1

GOALS FOR THE WEEK
  • Complete the linear slide
  • Chance the drive train to make it more stable
  • Add collars to the gearing
  • Attach the brain
  • Attach the battery


Friday, September 16, 2016

Week 3, Post 2

ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE WEEK

  • Finished gearing for the wheels
  • Attached the brain
  • Got it to DRIVE
  • Added support for the frame
  • Completed Solid Works








Monday, September 12, 2016

Week 3, Post 1: Constructing

GOALS FOR THE WEEK


  • Finish building linear slide
  • Finish gearing for wheels
  • Construct the hook mechanism for hanging of the robot
  • Complete the chassie for the robot
  • Program the robot
  • Finish the drive train
  • Put the brain on robot
  • Get it to DRIVE

Friday, September 9, 2016

Week 2, Post 2: Building

ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE WEEK

  • Built the base of the robot
  • Attached 2 wheels to the base of the robot
  • Built the hanging claw mechanism
  • Started building the linear slide
  • Gathered necessary materials


Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Week 2, Post 1: Start Building

GOALS FOR THE WEEK

  • Start building the robot
  • Set up compound gearing for robot base
  • Start building the throwing mechanism
  • Set up linear slide
  • Attach wheels and set up robot brain


Friday, September 2, 2016

Week 1, Post 2: Organizing

ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE WEEK

  • Took out all of our materials from the toolbox
  • Organized the materials
  • Got final solid works sketch of the robot frame
  • Gathered ideas for the throwing mechanism for the robot
  • Started building the frame in real life