2010:Integration 1.21

Programming needs to start testing code on the prototype bot. They would really like to know what the upper mechanism will be and what will be moving on the robot. They would also like more info from both of the electrical sub-teams.

Electrical sub-team is wiring the mock board so that it can be mounted on the drive train. The battery's position has been determined.

The controls sub teams mock board is complete and waiting for the board (above) to be mounted. The joysticks are here!

Mechanical sub-teams: After changing from the chain system to the belt system, they are determining what they need for a clutch mechanism. They need to start to draw it all up in inventor. The center of gravity looks good! For the hanger, the calculations for two 24" or two 18" cylinders are complete and they are working on the calculation for the motors that would be used for a winch.

Drive-train sub-team put the hubs on the wheels. They need side-guards to keep balls from going under the robot.

Field sub-team now has one of everything made except the ball return.