micromouse projects ltd. presents a stig, whitey, zephyr production
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Team Members
Alex Gomera – The ‘Sha-see’ ManBrad Centeno – The STIG
Matthew Markley – Mr. AmericanEvil
Overview
The objective this semester is to:
1) Shrink the robot into a smaller form factor
2) Actually have a tracking test platform for the solving code to run through
3) Maximize solving code potential to find best way to the center of the maze.
Approaching the Goal
• Using side sensors only, instead of our previous side and top down sensor ‘Turtle’
UM v1.0 complete circa 2005
Approaching the Goal Cont.
• Same dimension chassis as last year
• Smaller bi-polar motors
• Cleaner circuit board layout
• Multiple solving codes
• Bringing in different solving approaches
Potential Hurdles for UM v2.0
• Side sensors not reading at the distances needed
• Sluggish mouse due to smaller motors
• Solving codes not successful
• AmericanEvil’s lack of commented code…
Tasks Accomplished So Far
• Our ‘Sha-see’ man is nearly complete with the ‘chassis’
• Circuit board
• Sensor stand and positioning
• Full mock-up
• Movement commands
Learning Expectations
• Better solving code
• Choosing better materials and chips
• Etching even better layouts
• Learn about pulse width modulation for next year…
Wrap-Up
1) So as of today, our mouse is 90% built.
2) We have some more testing to do on the sensors.
3) Our solving codes are in the think-tank.
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