We're incredibly close to finishing the shooting challenge. All we have to do is align to robot properly and get the distance down, and we're done. This challenge is now looking very vulnerable; we're closing in on completion.
Until Tuesday,
Diego.
Friday, October 26, 2018
10/26 - Snappy Shooting
We're incredibly close to finishing the shooting challenge. All we have to do is align to robot properly and get the distance down, and we're done. This challenge is now looking very vulnerable; we're closing in on completion.
Until Tuesday,
Diego.
Monday, October 22, 2018
10/22 - Doom and Gloom
Although we got the doom and gloom speech about having to copy other robots, we started doing so last week. In only 3 classes of copying, we got farther than we did in several weeks of trying to pioneer a good idea. Thus, the Sergio tribute bot is dead. We are now building the Tyler/Gunther bot, which looks ugly but gets the job done.
Until Friday,
Diego.
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
10/17 - We out here, nOt Winning
We have a working shooter and arm to move it after a whole nine weeks of working! We are adding a 'claw' to scoop up the balls, which will be launched at the flags. We also uploaded Solidworks, which will hopefully boost our grade. (or w/e)
Monday, October 15, 2018
10/15 - Shabby Shooter
Brandon and I dismantled the robot completely in study all. Today we started from scratch. We're also starting with the shooter, which seems easier now.
Until Friday,
Diego.
Thursday, October 11, 2018
10/11 - A Confusing Conundrum
We're confused, and lost. The robot's arm keeps getting stuck. When it doesn't, it lacks the strength to pick up a disc. We don't know where to go from here. All of us are sitting at 68's in the class with a week to go. We don't where to turn.
Until Monday,
Diego.
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
10/9 - Grasping a Grade
We are so incredibly close to finishing the arm challenge. We only have to have a mechanism to pick up the discs and it's complete. I also started the shooting mechanism, and have a chance of being done by next class. That being said, hopefully we have everything ready by the end of the quarter.
Until Thursday,
Diego.
Friday, October 5, 2018
10/5 - The Chosen Challenge
Today we're looking to finish the challenge. The bot is basically done, Hunter and Samuel are lowering the arm to keep it under 18 inches.
Hopefully next blog will be about shooting.
Until Tuesday,
Diego.
Monday, October 1, 2018
10/1 - The Spooky Split
The Spooky Split: Our team is now split three ways. It's also October. Brandon is working on the end of the arm, Hunter and Samuel are working on the raising mechanism, and I'm starting the shooting mechanism. Everything is incredibly slow. I'm also learning we're at a disadvantage for a couple reasons.
We're a middle of the ground team. We know what we're doing, but we're not quick. Recently, the seniors are collaborating, which boosts themselves, and choking us out of parts. Specifically, the gear needed for the shooting mechanism.
Until Friday,
Diego.
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