Day 19: Prototyping, Manufacturing, Programming & Design

Prototyping

Today, the prototyping team was hard at work on another minibot prototype.  This prototype has had much of the weight removed in order to speed ascension times.

Nate drilling a hole in one of the wheels.

Galen explains the technical information regarding hole tapping to several members of the prototyping group.

The minibot prototype using custom concave wheels.

Manufacturing

Today, the manufacturing team worked to finish the drivetrain cams and start several superstructure gusset plates and gearbox spacers.

EJ demonstrates lathe technique.

Programming

The programming team worked today on their straight drive code.

Zahi and Bhargava programming.

Design

Today, the design team worked on finalizing a list of bearings for the robot and parts to be manufactured.  Furthermore, the team worked to detail the arm gearboxes, belts and rollers.