[team2039] Re: Meeting.
- From: Teague Algie <tegulizard13@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: team2039@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:35:54 -0400
Unless anyone already has good experience with Objective C I would
suggest against the iPhone app. There is quite a steep learning curve,
and there would be some pretty interesting interfacing issues
involved.
Techno bot = technoviking of robots
On Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 12:39 PM, Adam Czerwonka
<Adam.Czerwonka@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Not to mention, water + expensive electronics = expensive damage and
> inoperable robot.
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> These are great ideas! I’m glad that everyone got creative! I think a
> Frisbee shooter would be awesome because we could probably get them to fly
> way farther than any balls, the only problem is potential damage from fast
> flying Frisbees (maybe we could have an indoor and outdoor switch that could
> ramp it up). Nerf ball shooter is also a cool idea. Lots of great ideas!
> We’ll have to lower the selection down and bring it to a vote.
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> Some of these ideas could work with multiple types of robots (voice control,
> i-phone app) and could be added regardless of the design after we get it
> working through the normal control system.
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> From: team2039-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:team2039-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of Calvin Legros
> Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 11:29 AM
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> To: 'team2039@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'
> Subject: [team2039] Re: Meeting.
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> I would recommend against promotional ideas that make a “mess”. Any litter
> left by an idea like these (aka paintballs, blow up water balloons, ext.)
> the team is responsible for cleaning up… Just keep that in mind..
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> From: team2039-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:team2039-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of Jamie Early
> Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 11:18 AM
> To: 'team2039@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'
> Subject: [team2039] Re: Meeting.
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> Notes from last night’s meeting.
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> 1. Adam is to send out confirmation e-mail about Saturday’s meeting at
> Superior Jointing listing those that have confirmed they are going. Maybe
> meet a few minutes ahead of time.
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> 2. We are not sure what supplies we need to buy yet. Maybe once we see
> the frame and wheels assembled we can decide what kind of supplies we need.
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> 3. Ideas for demonstration modules for the demo bot. We had a lot of
> fun coming up with these ideas and the team should speak up if new ideas
> arise.
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> 1. T-shirt cannon: could be pneumatic or sling-shot style
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> 2. i-phone or i-pad controlled bot: maybe design our own app
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> 3. Ball launcher: pitching machine style, could be a bot that kids
> could try and bat against with nerf balls
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> 4. Voice command bot
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> 5. Grabber arm
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> 6. Articulated arm
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> 7. Paint ball cannon
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> 8. Cleaner/Organizer bot
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> 9. Water balloon launcher: maybe sling-shot design
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> 10. Catapult
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> 11. Frisbee shooter: could use small frisbee’s with advertisements on them
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> 12. Techno bot: Laser lights, fog, music
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> 13. Guitar hero bot
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> From: team2039-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:team2039-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of Adam Czerwonka
> Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 11:48 AM
> To: 'team2039@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'
> Subject: [team2039] Meeting.
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> I am going home sick today, so I will not be able to make the meeting.
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> Here are the things that we need to accomplish:
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> 1. Create a bill of materials for the robot.
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> a. What more do we need? We have only a small amount of the
> electronics. What types of cables and motor controllers do we need? Should
> we get another gaming adapter? I would like a list of parts that we need to
> purchase in order to finish he prototype bot.
>
> b. Someone can be selected to search for the most cost effective “slip
> ring” connectors that we can find. See the link for what this is.
> http://www.mercotac.com/html/630.html
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> 2. Make sure that everyone knows where and when they are meeting for
> the frame welding date! As I said, you will probably also get to see their
> awesome robotic laser cutting and welding machine.
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> 3. A sub team can form to design graphics for the prototype bot. I
> would like us to find an appealing way to attach something like corregated
> plastic panels to the robot. We can get them printed to have graphics on
> them so we can display the team name, number, and sponsors on it in a
> professional looking way. This robot will become our demonstration bot, so
> we want it to look very professional (we’ll also have to take our time
> wiring the bot)!
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> 4. If there is any time left, we can open up the conversation about
> what types of demonstration modules can get attached to the robot. This
> would ideally be a modular piece that is detachable with a few pins and a
> plug so that the robot can easily be transported to a demonstration in a
> car. We don’t need to make a decision, but we can have people throw out
> ideas and maybe draw them on the board.
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> c. Example: Big robot arm , tennis ball shooter, etc…
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> Call if you guys have any questions.
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> Thanks,
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> Adam
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> 414-236-9509
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>
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