[smsrobotics] Re: Plan for Week 3
- From: "Wells, Ken" <KenWells@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "smsrobotics@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <smsrobotics@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2011 23:50:38 -0500
Have we already ordered any tensioners from AndyMark? We'll need at least 6.
Could somebody check for recently posted changes to the rules? For example, I
heard that the length of the tube-hanging pegs has been increased from 14.5" to
16". If so, we'll want to update our mock-ups.
Also, I gather there's some discussion about the Tectronix motors burning out
when teams have attempted running a 1:3 ratio, to increase the speed above
direct drive on their minibots. But those teams are hoping that they get just
3-4 sec out of them to make the top before they toast 'em. (I believe there's
got to be a better way!)
Third, some teams who are carefully reading the rules wonder if the mother-bot
can grab the pole before the 10 sec limit on deploying the mini-bot. Will the
rules allow that? If not, is there another non-controversial way to get "set"
ahead of the 10 sec period?
-Ken Wells
St. Mark's School
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 786 6000
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Behalf Of Maria DeVuono-Homberg [devuonom@xxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 12:08 PM
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Subject: [smsrobotics] Re: Plan for Week 3
Do we know when the tensioners and chain holder will be in?
M
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From: Mulik, Jaiwant<mailto:jaiwantmulik@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: smsrobotics@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:smsrobotics@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 10:10 AM
Subject: [smsrobotics] Plan for Week 3
Folks,
Please read the following very carefully because there below is the plan that
we will follow for this week. Plan is broken down by subsystems, team-members
and dates
---------- Goals by Date-----------------------
Major Goal of the week: THURSDAY: HAVE DRIVE BASE RUNNING ON A MOCK FIELD
Purpose is to get timing information: Can we steer as needed? How long does
a run take from feeder to self zone?
-------- Goals by Subsystems -----------
Driving Base:
The part of this (sprockets, chains, ...) are expected to be here tomorrow.
We must to have a 6 wheel drivetrain done by Thursday.
Minibot:
By Thursday must have a minibot that climbs reliably AND also start
designing the deployment mechanism. When we have the design we can order parts
as needed.
Pneumatics:
By Tuesday, we must decide if we are going to use pneumatics for tube
throwing and/or minibot deployment. By later today I will know if we can order
more valves.
Arm Mechanism:
We must have an arm designed by end of day Wednesday and a part list also made
by Wednesday.
Programming:
Must have line-following algorithm done by Friday. Must have 6 wheel
driving algorithm tested by Wednesday.
Public relations:
Must have a list of awards that we intend to apply for done by Tuesday.
Must have T-Shirts ordered by Tuesday.
Practice:
Must have tube hanging racks done by Tuesday.
------- Goals by Team Members ----------
Bianca and Caleb:
Monday, Tuesday: Figure out viability of pneumatic launcher and minibot
deployer. Design arm mechanism (non-pneumatic).
Wednesday: Install drivetrain. Refine arm mechanism. List parts needed for
arm mechanism. Consult with KW for tensioners.
Thursday: Test drivetrain.
Colin and Stephen:
Monday, Tuesday: Work on minibot and design deployment mechanism.
Wednesday: Part list of deployment mechanism to JM.
Jon, Tim:
Mon, Tue: Look at programming for front-back driving, turning etc. Evaluate
X-box 360 driving.
Wednesday: Get ready for deployment.
Thursday: Test drivetrain.
Lindsay and Diana:
Scout out place to mark out entire field. Prepare for Thursday Testing.
Mark out feeder lanes. Get tube racks ready.
Abbey:
Focus on tasks listed under "Public Relations" above.
Tyler:
Work on arm design. Look at previous designs. Coordinate with Bianca, Caleb
on arm design.
If you are not listed above then make your own goals and let me know what they
are.
Are you having fun?
-jm.
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Director of Academic Computing and Computer Science Instructor
St. Mark's School, Southborough, MA
(508) 786-6155
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