Robot 1

Transporter Status Log

  • generated device to snare the houses and get them into a configuration so that they could be topped
  • worked with using mrp (move relative position) and bumper sensors to get out of the startbox.
  • made claw, built the house grabber prototype
  • brainstormed with , hollow-bot, topper, and harvester ideas
  • more work on house grabber
  • programmed today using mrp/bmp to collect the houses
  • built cow guard to protect from collection of the pineapples and leaves
  • worked on programming the collect, deposit, and top house codes today.
  • succeeded on a basic level on each but they all need to be tweeked.
  • tweaked the straight drive codes by using a percentage code to bias the motors.
  • finished most of the work on the game bot so we can start using it next week.
  • we still need to figure out what is needed on the game bot.

To Do

  • Define starting position
  • Consider mounting an ET on the left side
  • Consider mounting a touch sensor on the left side
  • Replacing the motor with a servo
  • Strengthen the umbrella arm (maybe to both sides)
  • Programing: do not stop after second house collection to sweep