2009:Integration 1.22.2009
Notes 1/22/09
Updates Mechanical – only one group now, motor mounts are nearly done, hoping to release drawing to shop tonight, details to follow about sensors, but can do those later. Programming – traction control in progress, override switches, upper control in progress, worked with driveteam/strategy to finalize controls/design. Posted on the controls page. Electrical – spot for the battery & cRio determined, battery box started, started work with USB ball mice to read off encoders Controls – updated controls via meeting with drive, mechanism drive is no longer handheld Field/Crate – finished off trailer tongues and tested pins
Needs Mechanical needs to know where the sensors go Programming might need a camera mount (front close to center)
Space for Control Systems – think its complete? Trap doors defined – pivot points in, definition not quite complete Control Box I/O’s – still in progress Port ProE into Inventor – Not done Need to Weight Balance – in progress How Much Frame Detail is Needed – need still Design for Mouse – Josh is working on it Fake Weight to the Chassis – Need to find bench vice 1/24 Bill of Materials – keep working on it. Fix rubbing wheel – not needed