Almost a week into the season and we’re busy prototyping, connecting
our computer to one of our previous robots, and creating a new website.
Today, we split into small groups again and focused on
various projects.
Nicki M., Yael,
and Chloe worked on prototyping the device for collecting the basketballs,
creating a design where two bent plastic pieces rotate and guide basketballs
into the robot.
Sarah, Austin, Dani, Katie, Yael, and Nicki M. worked on a more
detailed prototype of the conveyor belt, using pool noodles duct-taped around
metal rods, surgical tubing stretched between the two metal rods, and wood with holes drilled in it to put the metal
rods into. They also worked on
prototyping the wall behind the conveyor belt, using two pieces of foam core
connected with L-brackets to create a corner for the basketballs to move
up.
Alice and Aneesha worked on a prototype for the basketball
shooter, while Claire worked on building a model of the robot with a tilted
conveyor belt. Anna researched
tank treads; we’re still unsure
about our drivetrain. Nina and Sara drew a potential robot design.
In programming, Shifrah, Katherine, and Kylie succeeded in
getting a robot to communicate with the computer!
Becky and Carly worked on the new team website (coming soon!).
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