[smsrobotics] Re: School Meeting.
- From: "Mulik, Jaiwant" <jaiwantmulik@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "smsrobotics@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <smsrobotics@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 07:47:22 -0500
Great list Maria!
Let print this out and stick it somewhere conspicuous so that those without
immediate tasks can start working on each of them .....
-jm.
On 2/19/11 7:43 AM, "Maria DeVuono-Homberg" <devuonom@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi, all,
Hope the school meeting is a big hit! Will be great to hear the details of skit
and crowd's response.
As for later today, there are a few critical things we should consider doing b4
robot "ship" on Tuesday.
* What could happen to our tube deployer if we are pushed over or toppled?
While not as likely in this year's challenge as in others in the past, we
should plan appropriately. Contingency plans include:
* Build a whole new replacement deployer ready to go.
* Trace deployer pieces onto paper and trace them onto the remaining
acrylic and Lexan ready to cut as needed at the competition.
* Make only replacement side flap pieces hedging our bets that they will
take the brunt of any collision at regular, standing height in a no-topple
confrontation. (Could easily happen driving around and getting swiped by a
rogue extended arm.)
* Could a tube/rogue arm "invade" our control system space? The best way to
avoid damage is to create protective panels. Mr. Mulik bought relatively
lightweight acrylic/Lexan panels for this. Now that we are getting heavy, we
should make a panel or two and weigh it to strategize whether we make all the
panels out of this material or try to find something lighter. We might be
better off mounting the heavier material with hinges (which we don't have yet)
so they are "doors" or from some standoff at the top of the 80/20 so that it
drops down like a garage door/hanging bi-fold door. (Doors which are
relatively heavy are going to require significant reinforcement at hinge area.
Drop down doors might be a bit easier and we already have extra piano hinges.)
* Could deflated tubes get caught up in our photosensors/wiring? Need to
check out their placement to determine if a protective layer might be in order.
* Are the edges of the robot base clearly marked/mated to appropriate
bumpers? Any labeling on the bumpers must be on the back (not top) indicating
edge and orientation so we don't try to mount them in the wrong spot in the
heat of the moment. Red covers should get the same labels. We should also
confirm pin attachment is still smooth and easy.
* Do all our new electrical connections to PD have breakers? Absolutely
critical.
* Do we have all the required logos on our robot? The deployer's back panel
and, better yet, the new protective panels are the best place to show off our
sponsors.
* Do we need our tube hanging PVC for practice hanging the Übertube? When
we are done, we can repurpose those PVC pipes to make the banner holder for
our pit area. Good post-ship activity if can't be done earlier.
* Do we have a banner designed and ordered? (I thought I heard that that
was in the works at one point...)
After robot ship, some can start organizing/packing tools for optimal placement
in the pit. I will try to get the new bigger tackle box for the electrical
components soon. We can put hand tools in the drawers of the black rolling
metal tool chest. If we keep the batteries below on the shelf of that cart, we
need a legal way to transport them for travel. Maybe the power tools fit in the
big plastic boxes FIRST gave us. We will also need to bring backup supplies in
every category of component used on the robot.
Not sure what was determined about space on the bus bcz there are several large
items on the bus aside from the robot: robot rolling wood base, robot rolling
metal cart, black metal tool chest, plastic chests of tools and small supplies,
and hard-to-handle supplies. (Tackle box and other small things are
manageable.) Would be good to have tie-down straps for all the really big
rolling items.
See you later,
Maria
----- Original Message -----
From: Webber, Timothy
<mailto:TimothyWebber@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx><mailto:TimothyWebber@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: smsrobotics@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 12:09 AM
Subject: [smsrobotics] Re: School Meeting.
Colin and I have brought the robot over already, but still need to bring the
controls and other miscellaneous things. We've also planned a skit with the
monitors. Could you all wear your shirts for tomorrow's school meeting?
And also, Mr. Mulik, Colin, Jon and I will meet at 7 in front of room A
tomorrow morning to organize.
Thanks
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From: smsrobotics-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [smsrobotics-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Wells, Ken [KenWells@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 11:04 PM
To: smsrobotics@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [smsrobotics] Re: School Meeting.
I'll be at school by 7:30 or so, if that's of any help.
-Ken Wells
St. Mark's School
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 786 6000
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From: smsrobotics-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [smsrobotics-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Wang, Dianyu [DianyuWang@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 10:51 PM
To: smsrobotics@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [smsrobotics] Re: School Meeting.
Do you need me to come? I can be there.
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From: smsrobotics-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [smsrobotics-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Mulik, Jaiwant [jaiwantmulik@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 8:36 PM
To: smsrobotics@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [smsrobotics] School Meeting.
Folks,
Can at least two or three of you meet me outside of the PAC at 7:00 a.m.
Tomorrow so that we can carry the Robot inside and store it in Room B. I know
that school does not start until 8:50 .. But unfortunately that is the only
time that I can come in. Then I have to go back home and will be back to
school at 9:00 p.m.
Also, Colin and Lindsay, please communicate so that we have a cohesive plan
for tomorrows school meeting.
Please let me know who can come.
-jm.
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