2017 Build Season Week 3
Written by Lara Fernandes ’18 and Sakshi Shrivastava ’20
The third week of Build Season is over and the committees have been working hard on finalizing CAD and moving forward to manufacture the components for the robot.
Programming has been busy coding for different sensors on the robot. They’ve programmed for the gyro-sensor, accelerometers, 5 different encoders and driving for a 6-wheel robot. They’ve also worked with image sensing and cameras to combat the issue of low visibility with this year’s game.
From changing their board size and configuration to finalizing encoders and sensors, Electronics has been quite busy during Week 3 of build season. They successfully completed the electronics board for the programming chassis. They also did research on temperatures sensors, encoders, and sonar sensors. They started brainstorming and CADing different mounts that they’ll be using for their cameras. Electronics also completed CADing one of the boards that will be used on the final robot.
The Mechanical sub-groups have worked to finalize their CAD design and wrap up several projects.
Chassis has recently been anodizing wheels. They have made and tested their third gear box. They are working on bumper mounts and with CAD, putting all of their parts on the software.
Many Projects has assembled a mock chassis for testing and they’ve also built field elements for practice. They’ve finished a loading station and lift. They’re currently working on making bumper mounts and organizing the rope for the Climbing group to test their mechanism on.
The Gear and Fuel group are finalizing their overall CAD and how their mounting is going to work. Measurements are done and ready for laser cutting and now they’re focusing on volume measurements to maximize fuel storage.
The Climbing group has been dealing with constant changes to their designs. After much talking with Electronics and Chassis, they have almost completed CADing, with plans to finish today, and have been ordering parts.
The Business committee has been working on their designs for Janksters shirts and the standard and they have finalized this year’s button design. They are also working on team bows and helped design and assemble the bumpers for the robot.
Check out our Week 3 video: