Feeder 2014
Attendance
Note Info
Students
Mentors
Date & Time
Location & Author
1/13/2014
3 hours
Parkland Shop
Anshul A.
Work Completed
We tried to put wheels on the prototype so that the wheels would pull the ball in, but it didn't work because the axle was in the way a few inches off the ground. This prevented the ball from going in.
Then, we mounted hinges on the prototype so that it could rotate to pick the ball up.
Challenges
We have two challenges. The first one is that when we pick up the ball, we need something to keep it in place so that it doesn't fall out. It will work without something to keep it in place, but the driver will have to be much more precise, and if another robot hits ours, the ball may fall out. So far, all simple solutions violate the 20" extension limit. A second, more important problem is that we want something to propel the ball out of the feeder mechanism in order to pass the ball to another robot. None of our ideas for this have worked so far.
Work for Next Meeting
Present Prototype
On Schedule?
We are still on schedule.