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*We simulated the autonomous paths and tested and timed different scenarios for the different starting positions (ramp and floor positions)
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* We brainstormed the different autonomous modes we should have. We would need at least 2 depending on our starting position, and more depending on what we want to do. 
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* We also tested and timed these different scenarios so we could more accurately determine what we can do in the first 30 seconds.
 
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* Brad, CJ, Trevor, Nick and Laura started to design and build a prototype chassis to drive around, being about eighteen inches by fifteen inches, using the standard kit wheels for the base wheels.
 
* Brad, CJ, Trevor, Nick and Laura started to design and build a prototype chassis to drive around, being about eighteen inches by fifteen inches, using the standard kit wheels for the base wheels.
 
* For today, the prototype looked like a square.  
 
* For today, the prototype looked like a square.  
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* With this chassis, we can start to work on knocking over the kickstand.
 
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|'''Work On Engineering Notebook'''
 
|'''Work On Engineering Notebook'''
 
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*we had to [[image:FTC_whiteboard_140908-5.jpg|250px|right]]think of our thoughts on the spot while still thinking thoughts of the robot
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* We had to [[image:FTC_whiteboard_140908-5.jpg|250px|right]]write down our thoughts on the spot while still thinking thoughts of the robot
*We had to think of the robot's functions in part of the engineering notebook.  
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* We had to think of the robot's functions in part of the engineering notebook.  
  
 
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|'''discuss robot functions'''
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|'''Discuss Robot Functions'''
 
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*we designed [[image:FTC_whiteboard_140908-11.jpg|125px|right|thumb|Tanktread possessor/scorer schematic]] our dreamy downward descent down the declining ramp into the rambunctious robot rolling goal score to the perplexing piercing parallel parking zone
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* We designed [[image:FTC_whiteboard_140908-11.jpg|125px|right|thumb|Tanktread possessor/scorer schematic]] our dreamy downward descent down the declining ramp into the rambunctious robot rolling goal score to the perplexing piercing parallel parking zone
*we discussed having a wheel pool in the whiffle balls. so we then discussed having it bring them to a shooting mechanism.
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* We discussed having a wheel pool in the whiffle balls. So we then discussed having it bring them to a shooting mechanism.
*We were thinking of having 4 motors with an L Chain.  
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* We were thinking of having 4 motors with an L Chain.  
* We are using a single wheel, Dual Wheel, and Tank Tread as our Possessor.
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* To pick the balls up off the ground, we are thinking of using a single wheel, Dual Wheel, or Tank Treads.
 
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|'''discuss how implement robot functions'''
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|'''Discuss how to Implement Robot Functions'''
 
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*We decided for the transmission on a four motor chain drive system with tank tread.  
 
*We decided for the transmission on a four motor chain drive system with tank tread.  

Revision as of 01:01, 27 September 2014

Competition Season Meeting

Meeting Date Meeting Time Location Attendees
Monday, September 8, 2014 6pm-9pm TCHS Brandywine Trevor, Brad, CJ, Morgan, Nick, Akhila, Amal, Josh, Braden, Justin, Laura


Tasks Reflections
Prioritize Autonomous
  • We brainstormed the different autonomous modes we should have. We would need at least 2 depending on our starting position, and more depending on what we want to do.
  • We also tested and timed these different scenarios so we could more accurately determine what we can do in the first 30 seconds.
Prototype a Chassis
  • Brad, CJ, Trevor, Nick and Laura started to design and build a prototype chassis to drive around, being about eighteen inches by fifteen inches, using the standard kit wheels for the base wheels.
  • For today, the prototype looked like a square.
  • With this chassis, we can start to work on knocking over the kickstand.
Work On Engineering Notebook
  • We had to
    FTC whiteboard 140908-5.jpg
    write down our thoughts on the spot while still thinking thoughts of the robot
  • We had to think of the robot's functions in part of the engineering notebook.
Discuss Robot Functions
  • We designed
    File:FTC whiteboard 140908-11.jpg
    Tanktread possessor/scorer schematic
    our dreamy downward descent down the declining ramp into the rambunctious robot rolling goal score to the perplexing piercing parallel parking zone
  • We discussed having a wheel pool in the whiffle balls. So we then discussed having it bring them to a shooting mechanism.
  • We were thinking of having 4 motors with an L Chain.
  • To pick the balls up off the ground, we are thinking of using a single wheel, Dual Wheel, or Tank Treads.
Discuss how to Implement Robot Functions
  • We decided for the transmission on a four motor chain drive system with tank tread.


Recorded by: Akhila and Morgan Date: Journal Editor: Date: