Update 1-21 >> 1-23-17

Deep Blue Robotics Update:

Saturday, January 21 – Monday, January 23

 

Prototyping:

 

Shooter:

In the last three days, the shooter prototype team ran tests on their mechanism, testing various hood angles, wheel speeds, etc.

Intake:

The intake team used a custom 3d-printed spiral-shaped piece to take fuel balls from the bumper area of the robot and eventually feed to the shooter.

Fabrication:

 

 

 

Electronics

With robot designs basically finished, the electronics team began work on their electronics board.

Programming

Programming continued work on their individual projects. In particular, a significant amount of progress was made toward improving the vision of the robot.

CAD

TheĀ  CAD tam continues to work tirelessly to produce dimension drawings for the Fabrication team to create and assemble.

FUN FACT:

Albert Einstein never wore any socks. Way to go Albert!