23 Feb. 2016

1. Software

Summary

A few changes were made before bagging time at 12 PM midnight regarding the driver system. Additionally, two camera mounts were designed, fabricated, installed and adjusted. Its display software was also verified. Finally, the shooter was calibrated and tested successfully in several configurations one last time.

Changes

The driver software was rewritten to accommodate multiple drivers. It was tested, and seemed successful.

2. Hardware

Summary

Today was bag day, so there were a lot of fixes made to the robot before 12 PM midnight. These included modifications, replacements, and testing.

Changes

The 8 bumpers were rebuilt to comply with inspector's recommendations from the scrimmage. The drive train was disassembled so that the plates could be perforated because on the first weighing, the robot was 0.5 lbs over the limit while 1.5 lbs of material still needed to be put on. The plates were reassembled, and the solenoid valve was replaced with a lighter version, so the weight limit was not surpassed. The cylinder mounting was modified. The skid plate was replaced.

Decisions

A system for preventing accidental ball capture, an issue at the scrimmage, was tested. It worked. The 3D printed plastic shooter cup was destroyed, replaced, damaged again, and repaired.

Concerns

None. The robot was bagged with 13 minutes to spare.

3. Wiring

Summary

Before bagging, the power system for on board LED lights was installed.