FTC 7314 Engineering Notebook 2015-10-26

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Competition Season Meeting

Meeting Date Meeting Time Location Attendees
26-October-2015 6:00-9:00 PM TCHS Brandywine


Objectives / Systems Hypotheses, tests, observations, conclusions, plans
Objective in bold
  • Bullet point for each hypothesis, test, observation, conclusion, plan
Objective in bold
  • Bullet point for each hypothesis, test, observation, conclusion, plan


  • Trevor, Josh, Matt, and mentor Keith worked to finish the chassis which was begun on Wednesday. In the making of this chassis we also started the extension.
  • Matt helped Keith refill the spool on the spool gun. Matt also helped in the welding of the chassis and got to see some welding in action. Matt hopes to be able to join the welding team in the future.
  • today we had tried to get the color sensors working there were some problums we ran into but we worked out most of the kinks. I feel that I was less productive today then the last meet, I was tiard and distraced. I could have pone better
Tasks Reflections
Braden and Bennett and daniel worked on sanding and customizing for parts to go on the axle
  • Braden worked hard to find the best method to sand the axles.this took a long time for braden to figure out.
  • Besides working with Braden on sanding, Bennett Cut the polycarbonate and drilled the bolt holes.
  • Daniel tried not to burn his fingers while braden tought him how to use the lathe.
Driving Practice
  • Myles worked on his driving using a smaller robot made by Daniel.
  • Seth helped with the practice, and anywhere else he could.
Programing lesson
  • Justin listened to the programing part of our operation. Justin also helped in the workshop.
  • Amal was helping to program the color sensor. Amal also listened and watch Akhila program on her laptop.
painting and worm gear assembly
  • Trent helped Clem build the worm gear and dried the metal pieces for him.
finish welding chassis
  • Trevor, Josh, and mentor Keith worked to finish the chassis which was begun on Wednesday. In the making of this chassis we also started the extension.

Action and idea Journal


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