Kickoff photos

I know I'm late with these, but I got a work order from Mosher to post some photos taken at the kickoff day.

To see all of them, go to this folder in my photobucket account.






If you want any others direct-linked on this post, let me know.

Master Prototyping Ideas thread

This post allows for a central comment section for ideas for robot prototypes.

Wednesday, Octobere 6, 2009

Got the old robot out of storage and reconfigured the brain to operate its existing motors properly. Hashed out ideas for dealing with the CO2 beach balls. Prototype constrictor gripper demonstrated. Next meeting, Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

Steven, signing off.

Monday, October 5, 2009

Brainstormed gripper ideas. Ben has a crab-claw-type gripper design he's drawn (no prototype yet).
-- If you have gripper ideas, please try to construct a prototype to help the team understand your idea! --
Using IGUS chain to create a boa constrictor-type device to retract around the beach ball is another idea.


Next meeting: inventory of consumable/returnable products. Brainstorm gripper ideas, create design matrix... consider the benefits of each design versus their flaws. Meeting Wed. Oct 7, 7:30 p.m.

Steven, signing off.

Thursday, Oct 1, 2009

Mosher: Hooked up large motors to an old chassis of a previous robot. Josh familiarized himself with the BEST BRAIN programming with Russ. Ted, Tex, and Nicole went over possible game strategies with Jim (Ted will update notebook later). Zach and Ben mounted large motors and connected them to the BRAIN. Next meeting, Monday 7:30.

T-SHIRT IDEAS WELCOME

Steven signing off.