Robot progress

[Spencer E.]

We are a bit behind, our custom transmissions are 99% done. We have all the parts for our base but it's just not assembled. Software is actually ahead of build and probably around 75% done. As for our manipulator... it needs some work. We should be good to go for our media launch which is next week (Feb 12th) and we MAY be broadcasting it online, we still need to decide.

[cloud_254]

we're behind as well. we got our base frame built and are just starting to put our motor systems and wiring.

[TheNotoriousKid]

I didnt exactly read throught the hold thread...but if i can help, for your torque: did you guys consider changing the amount of gear/sprocket tooth on the transmission?

[muffinxo]

Our team is like almost completely done.. we need to hook the pneumatics up to the end of our arm.. and I think that's all... we're a little bit iffy on our drive system.. our programmer is knee deep in code trying to figure it all out...

overall we're right on schedule

[lukevanoort]

We had our base driving previously, but we have taken off the electronics in order to mount our arm. The arm itself is nowhere near complete, but it should come together pretty fast... most of the fabrication is done, but we need several more COTS parts, which should arrive Monday, to finish it.

Similarly, electrical should go together fast since the Victors have male barrel connectors already mounted and all of the electrical parts are being mounted on perforated PVC with zip ties, which eliminates two time consuming jobs (drilling mounting holes and messing with those tiny screws on the Victor terminals). For comparison, our prototype board went together in an hour or so, and it was somewhat slow going since I was teaching someone how to wire (and explaining how various parts work) at the same time.

Our programming team has been hard at work for a while, but that is mostly been for autonomous mode. Basic teleop stuff should be pretty easy and quick, but the arm programming might take a while (80inch rule...).

Next weekend we're headed out to Greensboro to practice some at team 1533's place (they have a full practice field and are graciously letting us practice with them), and so we will be driveable again by then and hopefully have our arm at least partially functional.