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Changed the tread on wheel 1.  The tread on this wheel (Right Rear - also the only "Deaver Attachment" wheel at Monty) had been polished smooth at Monty Madness (but still securely on the wheel).  See wheel photos below.
 
Changed the tread on wheel 1.  The tread on this wheel (Right Rear - also the only "Deaver Attachment" wheel at Monty) had been polished smooth at Monty Madness (but still securely on the wheel).  See wheel photos below.
  
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Image:DB6_wheel_3_100517_csm.jpg|Wheel 3
 
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Revision as of 01:29, 22 May 2010

Possessor

Sab-BOT-age has struggled over the possessor, without being able an effective device.

I would like to explore a completely different approach. Team 103 Cybersonics has an effective vacuum-type possessor. There are two units, left and right, allowing space for a central kicker. Vacuum is provided by two axial 3-blade propellers (L&R) each driven by an ungeared FisherPrice motor. Two rollers (L&R) within the vacuum plenum contact the ball, allowing it to roll on the floor while in possession.

With this possessor, we would not need such a wide kicker. It could be cut down.

A drawback is the need to position the ball into the central possessor by driving. Our current possessor does not center (or possess), but allows accurate kicking over a wide portion of the robot's width.

I will work first in Inventor to develop this concept for DEWBOT VI.

Mirror

Suggest we install a polymer mirror on the robot front to help us see and therefore clear balls hiding behind the bumps. We need to test the concept this week. I'll arrange materials & time.

Autonomous

Drive-train

Erratic drive-train behavior plagued us at Monty Madness. Appears to be a new problem. Cause?

Human Interface

Paul has added new drive capabilities, but these are underutilized (or unutilized) by the driver. Why?

  • not useful capabilities?
  • difficult (non-intuitive) control?
  • inadequate training?
  • complaicent driver?
  • do I really need to buy an X-Box?

17-May-2010

Changed the tread on wheel 1. The tread on this wheel (Right Rear - also the only "Deaver Attachment" wheel at Monty) had been polished smooth at Monty Madness (but still securely on the wheel). See wheel photos below.

Also replaced the jammed wheel axle collar.

Charged battery #1 with an old charger for testing.

18-May-2010

Gary Deaver upgraded the wheel tread attachments to the "Deaver" system.

19-May-2010