2014+Task+Lists

Robotics Task List
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Things to do for Robot:

 * 1) Finalize layout of shooter and get parts cut: get dimensions in Google sketch-up or AudoCad Inventor.
 * 2) Continue pick up mechanism get dimensions in Google sketch-up or AudoCad Inventor.
 * 3) Complete electrical board for Chassis - program and run :)
 * 4) Programming - learn how to program IO side of digital side card for relays -pneumatic
 * 5) Design Cart for 2014 Bot
 * 6) BUMPERS

Things to do to be competition ready:

 * 1) Name 2014 bot
 * 2) Finish logo or use 2011 logo and
 * 3) complete shirt design
 * 4) button designs
 * 5) Complete ROI for 2013 season and prepare new letter Randy S. wrote for sponsors to secure remainder of sponsorships.
 * 6) Scouting system and sheets
 * 7) Multimedia
 * 8) Pit layout and organization (how to be prepared with pneumatics) be strategic!
 * 9) Gather sponsor logos for printing
 * 10) Start Team essays

Week 3:

 * Chassis Running** - no will be in Week 4 Talons are in and in holding pattern on layout of shooter.

We fine tuned our geometry (still tuning)
 * Mechanica**l - we need to get drawing to our engineers so game piece can be made.

Team voted to use **pneumatic energy** to power the catapult. We are problem solving most difficult problem is the solenoids allowing the force a Parker Valve does - 1/8pnt is limiting, now to find others ways to make up for this.

**Week 2:**
Team decided on "chop stick" pick up with a catapult shooter/passer. Strategy focus:
 * Working out details.**
 * 1) maneuverability
 * 2) picking up the ball
 * 3) scoring
 * 4) catching the ball
 * 5) passing the ball
 * 6) defense
 * 7) looks

32 x 23 long
 * Dimensions**


 * Goals **
 * 1) 1 to have a working chassis - programmed in week 3
 * 2) 2 to work out trig/geometry on catapult (load, velocity, effort)
 * 3) 3 finish ordering materials/parts
 * 4) 4 now we can work on a cart! ;D

** Week 1 Monday Jan 6 - Saturday Jan 11th **
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 * Identify the problems to solve by reading/analyzing the game manual:
 * Research ideas and ways to solve this games' problems
 * Build prototypes, models and draw
 * Prepare to prove how these ideas will/can work - how will the idea become reality?
 * **Prepare our work space for success! **
 * **Finish team theme - colors, graphics, logos and motto **
 * ===** Saturday, Jan 11, 2014 **===
 * Narrow down Strategy
 * Need to know
 * Game Rules
 * Design Rules
 * Dimensions
 * Image cRIO and begin programming process (JAVA)
 * Decide on basic design
 * Game Elements 70% complete
 * Workplace prepared for success!

**Saturday, Jan 18, 2014**

 * Plan/Design a travel cart once basic design is decided.
 * Draw out details, and/or build in CAD
 * After Chassis has confirmed dimensions build it

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