2-Wire Motor

The CAD drawing depicts the two wire motor PA and I will be utilizing for the dune buggy project

Status Report 1/25

I finished my presentation but I am not happy because I don't think it was well received by DA and CM.  They said I lacked pictures so I added a even more pictures to the blog showing explicit detail of the construction process.

Status Report 1/23

Much progres has been made!  A huge portion of the robot has been completed and we have achieved movement throughou the building.  We have still het to determine whether tank treads or wheels will be the best choice for the the buggy.  Once the snow melts, PA and I plan on holding tests.

Starting to Create Camera Arm

Electronics

As seen in the picture, the yellow receiver, silver microcontroller, blue battery pack, and multicolored wires are installed.  We still have the scoop, claw, and camera to install.

End of Day 4

Making Back Bumper

Installing Wires

Floor

Wiring to Microcontroller

In the photo, we are wiring the back motors which control the robot to the microcontroller, the "brain" of the robot and will send signals to the wireless controller via transmitter.

Day 2 Construction

Day 2 Progress

After Day 2, PA and I had managed to add all four wheels and a drive system to the product.

Progress After Day 1

After the frame was created, we were able to add a wheel and motor onto the body of the robot.  The picture above marks the progress we made on day 1.

The construction has officially begun! The first step was creating a stable body that would prove both durable in the field and accomodating to the componants that would later be added.

After the bags were sorted (as seen above) PA and I carefully read the directions for the robot kit to ensure proper assembly of the product.

Beginning of Construction

Storage of Componants

PA and I found it very important to store all of the parts of the robot properly to avoid losing any pieces duringthe contruction phase.  Each part is stored in an individual platic bag.

How to document progress

PA and I take a copious pictures each class and make sure that we always document our VEX progress with digital images.

Storage of Equipment

My partner PA and I and very mindful of our project and make sure that the kit is always stored correctly at the end of each period.

Opening the Kit

Opening the highly anticipated VEX kit and reading the information manual was a vital first step before construction could commence.

Status Report 1/18

Today will be a day to get caught up on my blog.  I plan on adding pictures of the robot and getting an outline ready for the upcoming presentations on friday and monday.  In addition, I will be submitting mentor contacts.

Status Report 1/14

We have life!  After charging the batteries for both the controller and robot, we were able to maneuver our robot around the shop.  Next, we will begin construction of the claw, camera arm, and scoop.

Status Report 1/14

 We are into our second week of constructing and our progress is going very well!  We have wheel on our dune so far and we've yet to determine whether wheels or tank treads will be a better decision.  Once the snow melts, we can begin our testing.

Status Report 1/7

Today marks the third day of construction.  The VEX Robotic kit is a success so far and we hope to achieve movement by next week.