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Mechanical1 at 22:30, 23 January 2025

2025-01-23T22:30:54Z

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	*<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Start CAD designs of the lever hang</span>		*<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Start CAD designs of the lever hang</span>
	*<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Start calculations for motors and transmissions</span>		*<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Start calculations for motors and transmissions</span>
	~~<span style="font-size: 18pt;" >1/23 - CAGE SUBTEAM</span>~~		<span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span>[[File:Image-20250112-202548-bbf7d57b (1).jpeg\|300px\|thumb]]
	*<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >Robot dimensions have been finalized as 28 x 31. This poses a challenge for the initial deep cage hang design, as there is not enough space to fit the cage and the battery in the middle of the robot</span>
	*<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >~~Due to the challenges presented by the deep cage design, we decided to design a shallow cage hang before continuing to work on a new deep cage design~~</span>
	*<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >~~This design will potentially be attached to one of the elevator's back bars, and will be operated with a pulley to hook into the hole in the center of the cage. ~~</span~~><span style="font-size: 12pt;"~~>[[File:Image-20250112-202548-bbf7d57b (1).jpeg\|300px\|thumb]]~~</span>~~

	<span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span>
	====== <span style="font-size: 12pt;">11/12/2024 - Game Piece</span> ======		====== <span style="font-size: 12pt;">11/12/2024 - Game Piece</span> ======

Mechanical1 at 22:17, 23 January 2025

2025-01-23T22:17:27Z

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	*<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Prototype Bicep hang</span>		*<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Prototype Bicep hang</span>
	*<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Start CAD designs of the lever hang</span>		*<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Start CAD designs of the lever hang</span>
	*<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Start calculations for motors and transmissions[[File:Image-20250112-202548-bbf7d57b (1).jpeg\|300px\|thumb]]</span>		*<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Start calculations for motors and transmissions</span>
			<span style="font-size: 18pt;" >1/23 - CAGE SUBTEAM</span>
			*<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >Robot dimensions have been finalized as 28 x 31. This poses a challenge for the initial deep cage hang design, as there is not enough space to fit the cage and the battery in the middle of the robot</span>
			*<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >Due to the challenges presented by the deep cage design, we decided to design a shallow cage hang before continuing to work on a new deep cage design</span>
			*<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >This design will potentially be attached to one of the elevator's back bars, and will be operated with a pulley to hook into the hole in the center of the cage. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">[[File:Image-20250112-202548-bbf7d57b (1).jpeg\|300px\|thumb]]</span>

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ElectricalMain: /* 1/5/25 */

2025-01-15T22:44:21Z

1/5/25

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	Daily Log		Daily Log
	~~=== 1/5/25 ===~~
	Built 4 Swerves, they are missing their magnetic encoders as we do not have the CANCoders at this point. They are also missing the grease on the gears and the screws mounting the Krakens do not have Locktite. The extra parts, bottom mounting plate, and encoder securing hardware are still in the box because we can't put them on just yet. We have 10 new SDS MK4n swerve modules using Kraken x60's as the driving and steering motors. We intend to use 4 swerve modules for a Alpha bot, and 4 for the final robot, leaving 2 extra. We are leaving the built swerve modules on the drive base shelf in the shop closet.

	~~<span style="font-size: 8pt;">'''''- The programmers'''''</span>~~

	<span style="font-size: 14pt;">'''1/7/2025'''</span>		<span style="font-size: 14pt;">'''1/7/2025'''</span>
	[[image:img1736334056690.png\|200px\|thumb\|S004/A004 - Dual wedge gripper prototype]]		[[image:img1736334056690.png\|200px\|thumb\|S004/A004 - Dual wedge gripper prototype]]

	We built 2 more swerves today, we moved the 4 new CANcoders onto the Drivebase shelf. The current status of all six of our assembled swerve modules is: They need the CANcoder magnet Loctited in place, they need the CANcoders mounted along with their protective covers, the gears need to be greased, and the motors need to be Loctited once their position is solidified (7 bolts). We have 4 more modules left to assemble.

	The dual wedge cage grip prototype was assembled out of wood and quickly tested on the mockup cage, it was not assembled great and will need to be refined and maybe 3d printed based off the CAD. Other ideas for gripping the cage were also tossed around such as using electromagnets for hanging from the cage.		The dual wedge cage grip prototype was assembled out of wood and quickly tested on the mockup cage, it was not assembled great and will need to be refined and maybe 3d printed based off the CAD. Other ideas for gripping the cage were also tossed around such as using electromagnets for hanging from the cage.
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	*Made the guides so that there's a way for the cage to rotate a bit, but not enough to go into the incorrect orientation.		*Made the guides so that there's a way for the cage to rotate a bit, but not enough to go into the incorrect orientation.
	<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;">To Do:</span></p>		<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;">To Do:</span></p>

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	*<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Prototype Bicep hang</span>		*<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Prototype Bicep hang</span>
	*<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Start CAD designs of the lever hang</span>		*<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Start CAD designs of the lever hang</span>
	*<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Start calculations for motors and transmissions[[File:Image-20250112-202548-bbf7d57b (1).jpeg\|300px\|thumb]]</span>		*<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Start calculations for motors and transmissions[[File:Image-20250112-202548-bbf7d57b (1).jpeg\|300px\|thumb]]</span>

	<span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span>
	====== <span style="font-size: 12pt;">11/12/2024 - Game Piece</span> ======		====== <span style="font-size: 12pt;">11/12/2024 - Game Piece</span> ======

Mechanical1 at 01:05, 13 January 2025

2025-01-13T01:05:25Z

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	*Attempted to use window motors to drive the levers, not enough torque or leverage to lift the frame off the ground.		*Attempted to use window motors to drive the levers, not enough torque or leverage to lift the frame off the ground.
	*Removed the motors and transformed it into a manually operated mechanism (out of wood.)		*Removed the motors and transformed it into a manually operated mechanism (out of wood.)
	*Successfully tested the design		*Successfully tested the design[[image:power calculations.png\|300px\|thumb\|Motor and Power calculations for Cage lift]]
	*Added guides for the cage to bring it to the correct position to hang.		*Added guides for the cage to bring it to the correct position to hang.
	*Made the guides so that there's a way for the cage to rotate a bit, but not enough to go into the incorrect orientation.		*Made the guides so that there's a way for the cage to rotate a bit, but not enough to go into the incorrect orientation.
	<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;">To Do:</span></p>		<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;">To Do:</span></p>
	~~[[image:power calculations.png\|300px\|thumb\|Motor and Power calculations for Cage lift]]~~<br>		<br>
	*<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Prototype Bicep hang</span>		*<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Prototype Bicep hang</span>
	*<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Start CAD designs of the lever hang</span>		*<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Start CAD designs of the lever hang</span>
	*<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Start calculations for motors and transmissions~~</span>~~		*<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Start calculations for motors and transmissions[[File:Image-20250112-202548-bbf7d57b (1).jpeg\|300px\|thumb]]</span>
	[[File:Image-20250112-202548-bbf7d57b (1).jpeg\|300px\|thumb]][[File:Image-20250112-012845-c2826b96.jpeg\|300px\|thumb]]		<span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span>
			====== <span style="font-size: 12pt;">11/12/2024 - Game Piece</span> ======
			<span style="font-size: 12pt;">We worked more on our hybrid coral/algae mechanism, redesigning so that it used less wheels than previously so the coral has less chance of taking a weird bounce while intaking the coral, and once we lasered and assembled the base of this new design, we worked on trying to belt our design. However, we were not able to find belt sizes that worked with our setup, so we will either need to find a way to use slightly larger belts and tension them, or redesign so we can use the belts that we have. </span>[[File:Image-20250112-012845-c2826b96.jpeg\|300px\|thumb]]

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Mechanical1: /* 1/5/25 */

2025-01-12T22:01:33Z

1/5/25

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	*Added guides for the cage to bring it to the correct position to hang.		*Added guides for the cage to bring it to the correct position to hang.
	*Made the guides so that there's a way for the cage to rotate a bit, but not enough to go into the incorrect orientation.		*Made the guides so that there's a way for the cage to rotate a bit, but not enough to go into the incorrect orientation.
	<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;" >To Do:</span><br></p>		<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;">To Do:</span></p>
	*<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >Prototype Bicep hang</span>		[[image:power calculations.png\|300px\|thumb\|Motor and Power calculations for Cage lift]]<br>
	*<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >Start CAD designs of the lever hang</span>		*<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Prototype Bicep hang</span>
	*<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >Start calculations for motors and transmissions</span>		*<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Start CAD designs of the lever hang</span>
			*<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Start calculations for motors and transmissions</span>
	[[File:Image-20250112-202548-bbf7d57b (1).jpeg\|300px\|thumb]][[File:Image-20250112-012845-c2826b96.jpeg\|300px\|thumb]]		[[File:Image-20250112-202548-bbf7d57b (1).jpeg\|300px\|thumb]][[File:Image-20250112-012845-c2826b96.jpeg\|300px\|thumb]]

Mechanical1: /* Daily Log */

2025-01-12T21:14:01Z

Daily Log

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	= Daily Log =		Daily Log

	=== 1/5/25 ===		=== 1/5/25 ===
	Built 4 Swerves, they are missing their magnetic encoders as we do not have the CANCoders at this point. They are also missing the grease on the gears and the screws mounting the Krakens do not have Locktite. The extra parts, bottom mounting plate, and encoder securing hardware are still in the box because we can't put them on just yet. We have 10 new SDS MK4n swerve modules using Kraken x60's as the driving and steering motors. We intend to use 4 swerve modules for a Alpha bot, and 4 for the final robot, leaving 2 extra. We are leaving the built swerve modules on the drive base shelf in the shop closet.		Built 4 Swerves, they are missing their magnetic encoders as we do not have the CANCoders at this point. They are also missing the grease on the gears and the screws mounting the Krakens do not have Locktite. The extra parts, bottom mounting plate, and encoder securing hardware are still in the box because we can't put them on just yet. We have 10 new SDS MK4n swerve modules using Kraken x60's as the driving and steering motors. We intend to use 4 swerve modules for a Alpha bot, and 4 for the final robot, leaving 2 extra. We are leaving the built swerve modules on the drive base shelf in the shop closet.
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	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" >''''''1/8/2025''''''</span>		<span style="font-size: 14pt;">''''''1/8/2025''''''</span>

	<span style="font-size: 12pt;">''' '''Made another prototype that is similar to the coral prototype from yesterday except there are 2 sets of green compression wheels on either side of the coral. The hope was to have one set of wheels going faster than the other which would rotate the coral as it was outtaking/shooting so it would be in the horizontal position to score in L1 without the risk of it falling vertically in L1 and bouncing out.</span>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">''' '''Made another prototype that is similar to the coral prototype from yesterday except there are 2 sets of green compression wheels on either side of the coral. The hope was to have one set of wheels going faster than the other which would rotate the coral as it was outtaking/shooting so it would be in the horizontal position to score in L1 without the risk of it falling vertically in L1 and bouncing out.</span>
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	<span style="text-decoration: underline;" >'''<span style="font-size: 18pt;" >1/11-1/12   -   CAGE SUBTEAM:</span>'''</span><br>		<span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''<span style="font-size: 18pt;">1/11-1/12   -   CAGE SUBTEAM:</span>'''</span><br>
	*Worked on making a prototype that was similar to Penn State's robot in 3 Days.		*Worked on making a prototype that was similar to Penn State's robot in 3 Days.
	*Prototype has 2 lifting levers instead of just one.		*Prototype has 2 lifting levers instead of just one.
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	*Successfully tested the design		*Successfully tested the design
	*Added guides for the cage to bring it to the correct position to hang.		*Added guides for the cage to bring it to the correct position to hang.
	*Made the guides so that there's a way for the cage to rotate a bit, but not enough to go into the incorrect orientation.~~&nbsp~~;[[File:Image-20250112-202548-bbf7d57b (1).jpeg\|300px\|thumb]][[File:Image-20250112-012845-c2826b96.jpeg\|300px\|thumb]]		*Made the guides so that there's a way for the cage to rotate a bit, but not enough to go into the incorrect orientation.
			<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;" >To Do:</span><br></p>
			*<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >Prototype Bicep hang</span>
			*<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >Start CAD designs of the lever hang</span>
			*<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >Start calculations for motors and transmissions</span>
			[[File:Image-20250112-202548-bbf7d57b (1).jpeg\|300px\|thumb]][[File:Image-20250112-012845-c2826b96.jpeg\|300px\|thumb]]

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Mechanical1: /* Daily Log */

2025-01-12T21:08:09Z

Daily Log

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	<span style="font-size: 14pt;">'''1/8/2025'''</span>		<span style="font-size: 14pt;" >''''''1/8/2025''''''</span>

	<span style="font-size: 12pt;">''' '''Made another prototype that is similar to the coral prototype from yesterday except there are 2 sets of green compression wheels on either side of the coral. The hope was to have one set of wheels going faster than the other which would rotate the coral as it was outtaking/shooting so it would be in the horizontal position to score in L1 without the risk of it falling vertically in L1 and bouncing out.</span>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">''' '''Made another prototype that is similar to the coral prototype from yesterday except there are 2 sets of green compression wheels on either side of the coral. The hope was to have one set of wheels going faster than the other which would rotate the coral as it was outtaking/shooting so it would be in the horizontal position to score in L1 without the risk of it falling vertically in L1 and bouncing out.</span>
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	*Successfully tested the design		*Successfully tested the design
	*Added guides for the cage to bring it to the correct position to hang.		*Added guides for the cage to bring it to the correct position to hang.
	*Made the guides so that there's a way for the cage to rotate a bit, but not enough to go into the incorrect orientation.		*Made the guides so that there's a way for the cage to rotate a bit, but not enough to go into the incorrect orientation. [[File:Image-20250112-202548-bbf7d57b (1).jpeg\|300px\|thumb]][[File:Image-20250112-012845-c2826b96.jpeg\|300px\|thumb]]

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Mechanical1: /* 1/5/25 */

2025-01-12T20:54:51Z

1/5/25

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	<span style="font-size: 10pt;">-meow</span>		<span style="font-size: 10pt;">-meow</span>
	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" >'''1/11/2025'''</span>		<span style="font-size: 14pt;">'''1/11/2025'''</span>
	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" >''' '''<span style="font-size: 12pt;" > Today we a</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;" >ssembled and completed all of our coral/algae prototypes, and modified CAD designs. We also tested our prototypes with the actual coral station, including different angles and distances from the station. Our goal for tomorrow is to combine all prototypes into a single unified prototype.		<span style="font-size: 14pt;">''' '''<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Today we a</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">ssembled and completed all of our coral/algae prototypes, and modified CAD designs. We also tested our prototypes with the actual coral station, including different angles and distances from the station. Our goal for tomorrow is to combine all prototypes into a single unified prototype.
	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>We		<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span>We
	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>are		<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span>are
	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>planning		<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span>planning
	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>on		<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span>on
	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>moving		<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span>moving
	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>forward		<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span>forward
	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>with		<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span>with
	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>a		<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span>a
	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>hybrid		<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span>hybrid
	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>coral/algae		<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span>coral/algae
	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>grabber,		<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span>grabber,
	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>but		<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span>but
	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>we		<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span>we
	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>want		<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span>want
	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>to		<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span>to
	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>work		<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span>work
	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>on		<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span>on
	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>reducing		<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span>reducing
	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>the		<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span>the
	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>weight		<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span>weight
	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>and		<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span>and
	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>complexity		<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span>complexity
	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>of		<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span>of
	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>the		<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span>the
	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>design.</span></span>[[File:Screenshot 2025-01-11 221444.png\|300px\|thumb]][[File:20250111 204159.jpg\|300px\|thumb]]		<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span>design.</span></span>[[File:Screenshot 2025-01-11 221444.png\|300px\|thumb]][[File:20250111 204159.jpg\|300px\|thumb]]




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			<span style="text-decoration: underline;" >'''<span style="font-size: 18pt;" >1/11-1/12   -   CAGE SUBTEAM:</span>'''</span><br>
			*Worked on making a prototype that was similar to Penn State's robot in 3 Days.
			*Prototype has 2 lifting levers instead of just one.
			*Attempted to use window motors to drive the levers, not enough torque or leverage to lift the frame off the ground.
			*Removed the motors and transformed it into a manually operated mechanism (out of wood.)
			*Successfully tested the design
			*Added guides for the cage to bring it to the correct position to hang.
			*Made the guides so that there's a way for the cage to rotate a bit, but not enough to go into the incorrect orientation.

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Mechanical1: /* 1/5/25 */

2025-01-12T03:15:51Z

1/5/25

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	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" >'''1/8/2025'''</span>		<span style="font-size: 14pt;">'''1/8/2025'''</span>

	<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >Tested a coral specific intake that utilized only 1 wheel that makes contact with the coral from "above". Refined the design in CAD and laser cutter the new prototype out. Found that this style intake can suck in coral at multiple angles, the coral with naturally  straighten out in this apparatus.</span>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tested a coral specific intake that utilized only 1 wheel that makes contact with the coral from "above". Refined the design in CAD and laser cutter the new prototype out. Found that this style intake can suck in coral at multiple angles, the coral with naturally  straighten out in this apparatus.</span>



	<span style="font-size: 14pt;" >'''1/8/2025'''</span>		<span style="font-size: 14pt;">'''1/8/2025'''</span>

	<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >''' '''Made another prototype that is similar to the coral prototype from yesterday except there are 2 sets of green compression wheels on either side of the coral. The hope was to have one set of wheels going faster than the other which would rotate the coral as it was outtaking/shooting so it would be in the horizontal position to score in L1 without the risk of it falling vertically in L1 and bouncing out.</span>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">''' '''Made another prototype that is similar to the coral prototype from yesterday except there are 2 sets of green compression wheels on either side of the coral. The hope was to have one set of wheels going faster than the other which would rotate the coral as it was outtaking/shooting so it would be in the horizontal position to score in L1 without the risk of it falling vertically in L1 and bouncing out.</span>

	<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >That prototype is a little shaky and may need more exploration and refinement</span>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">That prototype is a little shaky and may need more exploration and refinement</span>

	<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >The other original coral intake was reviewed and a new design was CADed and lasered out. Need to assemble the prototype on Saturday.</span>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The other original coral intake was reviewed and a new design was CADed and lasered out. Need to assemble the prototype on Saturday.</span>

	<span style="font-size: 10pt;" >-meow</span>		<span style="font-size: 10pt;">-meow</span>
			<span style="font-size: 14pt;" >'''1/11/2025'''</span>
			<span style="font-size: 14pt;" >''' '''<span style="font-size: 12pt;" > Today we a</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;" >ssembled and completed all of our coral/algae prototypes, and modified CAD designs. We also tested our prototypes with the actual coral station, including different angles and distances from the station. Our goal for tomorrow is to combine all prototypes into a single unified prototype.
			<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>We
			<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>are
			<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>planning
			<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>on
			<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>moving
			<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>forward
			<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>with
			<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>a
			<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>hybrid
			<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>coral/algae
			<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>grabber,
			<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>but
			<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>we
			<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>want
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			<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>reducing
			<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>the
			<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>weight
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			<span style="font-size: 14pt;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;" > </span></span>design.</span></span>[[File:Screenshot 2025-01-11 221444.png\|300px\|thumb]][[File:20250111 204159.jpg\|300px\|thumb]]

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1/5/25

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	For algae, we CADed and prototyped an intake and outtake system. We made a couple of different designs, but our main efforts were put towards an over the bumper intake. We tested ones with wheels on the tope and bottom as well as just on the top and found that wheels just on the top worked the best. we also found that having around 12in of distance between the wheels and the bumpers. We also prototyped a mechanism that does both algae and coral (AKA the calgae). It is a claw that on the outer part is wider for the algae, and doubles as a funnel to the inside for the coral.		For algae, we CADed and prototyped an intake and outtake system. We made a couple of different designs, but our main efforts were put towards an over the bumper intake. We tested ones with wheels on the tope and bottom as well as just on the top and found that wheels just on the top worked the best. we also found that having around 12in of distance between the wheels and the bumpers. We also prototyped a mechanism that does both algae and coral (AKA the calgae). It is a claw that on the outer part is wider for the algae, and doubles as a funnel to the inside for the coral.



			<span style="font-size: 14pt;" >'''1/8/2025'''</span>

			<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >Tested a coral specific intake that utilized only 1 wheel that makes contact with the coral from "above". Refined the design in CAD and laser cutter the new prototype out. Found that this style intake can suck in coral at multiple angles, the coral with naturally  straighten out in this apparatus.</span>



			<span style="font-size: 14pt;" >'''1/8/2025'''</span>

			<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >''' '''Made another prototype that is similar to the coral prototype from yesterday except there are 2 sets of green compression wheels on either side of the coral. The hope was to have one set of wheels going faster than the other which would rotate the coral as it was outtaking/shooting so it would be in the horizontal position to score in L1 without the risk of it falling vertically in L1 and bouncing out.</span>

			<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >That prototype is a little shaky and may need more exploration and refinement</span>

			<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >The other original coral intake was reviewed and a new design was CADed and lasered out. Need to assemble the prototype on Saturday.</span>

			<span style="font-size: 10pt;" >-meow</span>

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