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Background
This is some of the examples of laboratory experience in my first Robotics Engineering Course: RBE 1001 - Introduction
Labs applied classroom knowledge including Arduino, C/C++ Programming, Laser Cutter, Soldering, Voltage Dividers, Line Trackers, Motors, Libraries, Vex controllers, Teleop, Autonomous operation, and dead reckoning.
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Photos
This was our first experience using the Laser Cutter, and we were extraordinarily pleased with the results, we continued to develop our robot entirely out of acrylic.
This was our first experience using the Laser Cutter, and we were extraordinarily pleased with the results, we continued to develop our robot entirely out of acrylic.
Mid-Construction of the RBE 1001 Final Lab Robot. There are 4 A-Frames. Wheels are in between the A-Frames to be protected.
Mid-Construction of the RBE 1001 Final Lab Robot. There are 4 A-Frames. Wheels are in between the A-Frames to be protected.
First tests of 1"x1"x1" Cubes for Savage Soccer - Robot was very successful.
First tests of 1"x1"x1" Cubes for Savage Soccer - Robot was very successful.
Raising the "wrist" of the robot causing the blocks to slide backwards.
Raising the "wrist" of the robot causing the blocks to slide backwards
The "Shoulder" of the Robot lifting up causing all of the blocks to go into the rear storage compartment.
The "Shoulder" of the Robot lifting up causing all of the blocks to go into the rear storage compartment.
Robot with arm stored in vertical position for compact and agile movements across the field.
Robot with arm stored in vertical position for compact and agile movements across the field.
Storage location for the Arduino, Vex-Shield, Motor Drivers, and Vex Batteries was stored in the lower part of the A-Frame. Weight was centered low, which helped it not tip over. It also was tucked out of the way from moving objects and blocks (protected and non-interfering).
Storage location for the Arduino, Vex-Shield, Motor Drivers, and Vex Batteries was stored in the lower part of the A-Frame. Weight was centered low, which helped it not tip over. It also was tucked out of the way from moving objects and blocks (protected and non-interfering).
Another test of the robot collecting and storing blocks, down the chute to rear storage.
Another test of the robot collecting and storing blocks, down the chute to rear storage.
Storage holding 7 blocks and capable of holding more.
Storage holding 7 blocks and capable of holding more.
Savage Soccer - Students are tasked with running their robot for 30-45 seconds in autonomous mode, followed by 2 minutes of Teleoperation. Team to collect most blocks wins!
Savage Soccer - Students are tasked with running their robot for 30-45 seconds in autonomous mode, followed by 2 minutes of Teleoperation. Team to collect most blocks wins!
Another view of the Savage Soccer Field.
Another view of the Savage Soccer Field.