30 Days until Thursday of FRC IE
Tuesday
February 26, 2013
The team is continuing work on the practice robot. The goal is to have the robot done by the end of the week.
The plan is to utilize on of the old Trinity Robots that have survived the build season as a practice robot chassis. The drivetrain will be converted into a 4 wheel drive. The Shooter-Hopper will be integrated onto the pre-built superstructure of the practice robot.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Delta Zero
Robot Name: Delta Zero
Robot Game: 2013 - Ultimate Ascent
Weight: 111 pounds
Autonomous: n/a
Pyramid Climb: Level 1 climber. Consists of 2 pneumatics tanks on the side of the robot. Will be able to lift a 120 pound robot into level 1. A very fast climb, estimated to take less than 10 seconds.
Shooter-Hopper: Linear frisbee launcher with 2 8-inch rubber wheels. Total weight of 23 pounds. Consists of a plexiglass slide and a 5 gallon bucket to store a maximum capacity of 4 frisbees. A feeder mechanism that consists of a VEX 393 motor that push the frisbees into the wheels.
Electronics: The router, speed controllers, relays, and pneumatic air tanks are stored in the sides of the robot. A plexiglass access panel allows for quick access to the electronics for maintenance.
Drivetrain: A 4 wheels drive with 6 inch rubber wheels from Andymark. Two wheels on each side is connected to a single CIMple gearbox with 1 CIM motor through chains instead of belts.
Robot Game: 2013 - Ultimate Ascent
Weight: 111 pounds
Autonomous: n/a
Pyramid Climb: Level 1 climber. Consists of 2 pneumatics tanks on the side of the robot. Will be able to lift a 120 pound robot into level 1. A very fast climb, estimated to take less than 10 seconds.
Shooter-Hopper: Linear frisbee launcher with 2 8-inch rubber wheels. Total weight of 23 pounds. Consists of a plexiglass slide and a 5 gallon bucket to store a maximum capacity of 4 frisbees. A feeder mechanism that consists of a VEX 393 motor that push the frisbees into the wheels.
Electronics: The router, speed controllers, relays, and pneumatic air tanks are stored in the sides of the robot. A plexiglass access panel allows for quick access to the electronics for maintenance.
Drivetrain: A 4 wheels drive with 6 inch rubber wheels from Andymark. Two wheels on each side is connected to a single CIMple gearbox with 1 CIM motor through chains instead of belts.
Day 45 - STOP BUILD
Day 45 of FRC 2013 Build
STOP BUILD DAY
19 February 2013
Tuesday
The robot's electronics have been completed for several days now. The wiring have been dressed. Troubleshooting continued today and all of the issues, except the feeder mechanism, has been resolved.
This year we will retain our shooter-hopper system, which weighs 23 pounds, for further development and practice after the build season. Work on the practice robot have begun in week 6 and will continue with a goal of completing the practice robot before the end of the month.
The construction of the robot is officially complete. Though we were 2 weeks and 3 days behind our original goal of completion of the robot by the end of week 4, we were able to complete our goal of building a robot that is under the weight limit. We are still proud of the fact that we accomplished the robot before the end of the build season and will continue to pursue a faster robot construction process for next year.
The robot is currently bagged and tagged.
STOP BUILD DAY
19 February 2013
Tuesday
The robot's electronics have been completed for several days now. The wiring have been dressed. Troubleshooting continued today and all of the issues, except the feeder mechanism, has been resolved.
This year we will retain our shooter-hopper system, which weighs 23 pounds, for further development and practice after the build season. Work on the practice robot have begun in week 6 and will continue with a goal of completing the practice robot before the end of the month.
The construction of the robot is officially complete. Though we were 2 weeks and 3 days behind our original goal of completion of the robot by the end of week 4, we were able to complete our goal of building a robot that is under the weight limit. We are still proud of the fact that we accomplished the robot before the end of the build season and will continue to pursue a faster robot construction process for next year.
The robot is currently bagged and tagged.
Day 42
Day 42 of FRC 2013 Build
Saturday
16 February 2013
The climbing system is almost complete. The electrical components for the climbing system has been installed. The only issue is that the team is missing a solenoid card for the CRio. We will receive a new solenoid card along with a new 4 slot cRio before the start of the Inland Empire Regional.
The climbing system itself was tested with the robot attached. The climbing system will propel the robot into level 1 of the pyramid.
Further troubleshooting of the robot continued today. We have resolved several issues with the program. We know for sure that the elevation system works. Further troubleshooting will continue through until the robot is bagged.
Saturday
16 February 2013
The climbing system is almost complete. The electrical components for the climbing system has been installed. The only issue is that the team is missing a solenoid card for the CRio. We will receive a new solenoid card along with a new 4 slot cRio before the start of the Inland Empire Regional.
The climbing system itself was tested with the robot attached. The climbing system will propel the robot into level 1 of the pyramid.
Further troubleshooting of the robot continued today. We have resolved several issues with the program. We know for sure that the elevation system works. Further troubleshooting will continue through until the robot is bagged.
Day 41
Day 41 of FRC 2013 Build
February 15, 2013
Friday
The climbing system is fully integrated with the robot's superstructure. The air tanks for the pneumatics have been installed.
Troubleshooting for the robot's shooter-hopper is continuing. There are still some issues to resolve with the pneumatic wheels and the feeder mechanism.
The electrical team is dressing the wires and eliminating any chances of entanglement with the wires.
February 15, 2013
Friday
The climbing system is fully integrated with the robot's superstructure. The air tanks for the pneumatics have been installed.
Troubleshooting for the robot's shooter-hopper is continuing. There are still some issues to resolve with the pneumatic wheels and the feeder mechanism.
The electrical team is dressing the wires and eliminating any chances of entanglement with the wires.
Day 39 - 40
Day 39 - 40 of FRC 2013 Build
Wednesday - Thursday
February 13 - February 14, 2013
The class had to end the Day 39 meeting early. Though the meeting was cut short, we achieved several groundbreaking moments for the robot construction. The climbing system was completed and a plan for the integration has been approved. Integration began in Day 40.
The climbing system is placed on the sides of the robot. It consists of 2 pneumatic cylinders that push down on the 30 inch rung to push the robot into level 1 for 10 points.
Troubleshooting for the shooter-hopper continued though some issues came up. The team will continue to resolve these issues through the rest of Build.
Wednesday - Thursday
February 13 - February 14, 2013
The class had to end the Day 39 meeting early. Though the meeting was cut short, we achieved several groundbreaking moments for the robot construction. The climbing system was completed and a plan for the integration has been approved. Integration began in Day 40.
The climbing system is placed on the sides of the robot. It consists of 2 pneumatic cylinders that push down on the 30 inch rung to push the robot into level 1 for 10 points.
Troubleshooting for the shooter-hopper continued though some issues came up. The team will continue to resolve these issues through the rest of Build.
Day 37 - 38
Day 37 - 38 of FRC 2013 Build
February 12, 2013
Tuesday
The main electronic components of the robot has been installed in their final location including the CRio, Power Distributor, Digital Sidecar, and Router. All of the speed controllers and relays are also installed in their final positions. The electrical team then worked on organization of the wires.
The climbing team completed their alternate climbing system on Day 37 and troubleshooted the system separately from the final robot on Day 38.
The windows motor mount for the elevation mechanism of the shooter-hopper system was installed in Day 38. The windows motor was tested on Day 38, and the windows motor will be able to rotate the shooter-hopper throughout the match and into the climbing position at the end of the match. Integration of the shooter-hopper is complete and troubleshooting for the shooter-hopper begins on Day 40.
February 12, 2013
Tuesday
The main electronic components of the robot has been installed in their final location including the CRio, Power Distributor, Digital Sidecar, and Router. All of the speed controllers and relays are also installed in their final positions. The electrical team then worked on organization of the wires.
The climbing team completed their alternate climbing system on Day 37 and troubleshooted the system separately from the final robot on Day 38.
The windows motor mount for the elevation mechanism of the shooter-hopper system was installed in Day 38. The windows motor was tested on Day 38, and the windows motor will be able to rotate the shooter-hopper throughout the match and into the climbing position at the end of the match. Integration of the shooter-hopper is complete and troubleshooting for the shooter-hopper begins on Day 40.
Day 35
Day 35 of FRC 2013 Build
Saturday
February 9, 2013
The main electronics components and the speed controllers/spike relays have been installed into the robot.
Cross supports for the inner/outer superstructure has been manufactured and installed. Victor speed controller fans will be used to prevent the electronics from overheating. 2 pairs of
The drivetrain have been tested and is working properly. The program and electronics are correct for the drivetrain. The troubleshooting/testing of the drivetrain is now complete.
Saturday
February 9, 2013
The main electronics components and the speed controllers/spike relays have been installed into the robot.
Cross supports for the inner/outer superstructure has been manufactured and installed. Victor speed controller fans will be used to prevent the electronics from overheating. 2 pairs of
The drivetrain have been tested and is working properly. The program and electronics are correct for the drivetrain. The troubleshooting/testing of the drivetrain is now complete.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Day 34
Day 34 of FRC2013 Build
Friday
February 8, 2013
The team completed the outer superstructure of the robot. The superstructure frame is now complete. Between the inner and outer superstructure will be the speed controllers and spike relays. An access panel on the outer superstructure will provide both protection and access to the electronics for maintenance.
A new climbing system is now required for the robot. After testing of our original level 1 climber, the decision was made by the team to create a new level 1 climber using pneumatics.
Friday
February 8, 2013
The team completed the outer superstructure of the robot. The superstructure frame is now complete. Between the inner and outer superstructure will be the speed controllers and spike relays. An access panel on the outer superstructure will provide both protection and access to the electronics for maintenance.
A new climbing system is now required for the robot. After testing of our original level 1 climber, the decision was made by the team to create a new level 1 climber using pneumatics.
Day 33
Day 33 of FRC2013 Build
Thursday
7 February 2013
The inner superstructure has been completed. The team faced several problems at first with the final height of the superstructure. After some delay with the modification of the superstructure height, the final superstructure in the interior has been completed.
The shooter-hopper has been completed. It is awaiting final integration.
Thursday
7 February 2013
The inner superstructure has been completed. The team faced several problems at first with the final height of the superstructure. After some delay with the modification of the superstructure height, the final superstructure in the interior has been completed.
The shooter-hopper has been completed. It is awaiting final integration.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Day 30
Day 30 of FRC 2013 Build
Monday
February 4, 2013
Team is currently behind schedule. We are working to meet a new build-finish deadline of Wednesday, Day 32, 5 February 2013.
The vertical components for the superstructure is currently in place for the robot. The horizontal components will be installed in Day 31. Other components of the superstructure will be installed in day 31.
The shooter-hopper will be finished by the end of day 31. Many of the components/mechanisms are already established. All that is left is the elevation mechanism for the shooter-hopper.
The climbing system will be installed around day 31 or 32. It is essentially part of the superstructure of the robot.
Without a doubt, the robot will be completed before the end of week 5. We still plan to have time to troubleshoot and practice with the new robot over the course of the next 2 weeks.
Monday
February 4, 2013
Team is currently behind schedule. We are working to meet a new build-finish deadline of Wednesday, Day 32, 5 February 2013.
The vertical components for the superstructure is currently in place for the robot. The horizontal components will be installed in Day 31. Other components of the superstructure will be installed in day 31.
The shooter-hopper will be finished by the end of day 31. Many of the components/mechanisms are already established. All that is left is the elevation mechanism for the shooter-hopper.
The climbing system will be installed around day 31 or 32. It is essentially part of the superstructure of the robot.
Without a doubt, the robot will be completed before the end of week 5. We still plan to have time to troubleshoot and practice with the new robot over the course of the next 2 weeks.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Day 27
Day 27
Friday
February 1, 2013
We have finalized the hopper-shooter integrated design. It is 90% completed and will be completed in time for final integration.
The deadline for the completion of the robot build has been pushed to Wednesday, February 6.
Parts for integration has been manufactured and will be ready for final integration.
Friday
February 1, 2013
We have finalized the hopper-shooter integrated design. It is 90% completed and will be completed in time for final integration.
The deadline for the completion of the robot build has been pushed to Wednesday, February 6.
Parts for integration has been manufactured and will be ready for final integration.
Friday, February 1, 2013
Day 26
Day 26
Thursday
January 31, 2013
The team continued work on the integration of the hopper-shooter systems. We will have this integrated system done by day 27.
The final integration will begin on day 27. The parts for the frame are gathered and will be ready for integration by day 27.
The frame for the final integrated design has been selected.
The robot will be completed by the end of Saturday, day 28.
Thursday
January 31, 2013
The team continued work on the integration of the hopper-shooter systems. We will have this integrated system done by day 27.
The final integration will begin on day 27. The parts for the frame are gathered and will be ready for integration by day 27.
The frame for the final integrated design has been selected.
The robot will be completed by the end of Saturday, day 28.
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