OCTOBER
2018
October 10, 2018
Goals
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Decide on a mechanism system for lifting the minerals
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Create guide for new programmers
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Create a parts list for ordering materials
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Continue fundraising by contacting local businesses
Build
The Build team talked over the inclusion of 2 sets of drawer slides instead of linear slides again. Brainstormed various ways to attach slides to chassis, eventually agreeing on linear slides because of the drawer slides weight.
Inventory
After taking inventory over the past month, we have started adding parts to a Spreadsheet that listed all the parts needed and the estimated total cost.
October 22, 2018
Build Team
The Build team tried mounting the new mount but ran into several problems. The geared servo interfered with the gears on the linear slide mechanism and the height of the sweeper pushed the robot’s height out of the 18x18x18 limit. The team was able to mount the servo, but height was still an issue.​​
Coding Team
The captain continued teaching the API for Android Studio to the programming team.
October 31, 2018
Goals
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Connect everything together
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restructure Chassis
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3d model sweeper bucket + bevel gear
Fundraising
The programming team went through our list of sponsors and started collecting logos and getting rewards for each sponsor.
Building
After numerous ideas the team decided on modifying the chassis by raising the arm pivot point by one channel piece. This enabled the robot to fit within the bounding box because it allowed us to retract the arm fully without hitting the outer frame. Raising it up by one also allows for us to still extend perpendicular to the floor.
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​The build team mounted the cardboard sweeper attachment on. However, the overall structural integrity was too flimsy and the team has decided to 3d print a replacement with the same dimensions