Day 15: Prototyping, Manufacturing, Programming & Design Progress
Prototyping
Today, the prototyping group worked to improve the minibot’s ability to clamp onto the pole. Last night’s prototype climbed fine but didn’t clamp too well. Progress was made and the next prototype should be done soon.
Manufacturing
Today, the manufacturing team was hard at work on several crucial robot parts. On the lathe, we were working on tapped plugs to be welded into the elevator.
Nagy working on the tapped plugs.
On the mill, we were working on the battery tabs.
Erik working on the battery tabs.
Nagy and Nathan tapping the battery tabs.
On the CNC, we manufactured several parts including the frame front and rear rails and plugs to be welded into the bottom of the elevator side rails.
Programming
Today, the programming team continued to work on getting the robot to drive straight. Furthermore, they worked on how to create a dashboard for the driver station and use it to send data to the robot.
Zahi resetting the robot after a test.
Design
Today, the design team worked on detailing the various gearboxes on the robot. The roller system is coming along great and we started working on the Minibot Deployment system and the elevator support structure.
Design progress in the carriage area.
