EOT
Robots and Programming
The EOT
Nanoquest Tech Manual
Photos of our
Nanoquest Roboot
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Here are pdf files of our Robolab programs for the Ocean Odyssey Challenge.
pumptreasure
reefpipe
flagprogram
subshark
cargocrates
THE DESIGN PROCESS
The team met early in the season to brainstorm the features they
thought a winning FLL robot needed. Team members were invited to
build a robot alone, or in small groups. On Oct. 12th and 19th,
each designer gave a short presentation about his robot's special
features, then the team evaluated each robot. Here are photos of
the various designs.
The robots await testing!
Andrewbot uses chain tread from one of the LEGO Star Wars kits to
make the arm move. The front tires also snap off to change the
robot quickly between straight going and skid plate mode.
Calderbot uses rims to cut down on friction and has a built in
light sensor.
Harrybot--the early design, in straightgoing mode. The front tire
assembly snaps off and there is a skidplate on the bottom, so the
robot can also accomplish tasks that require point turns.
Harry with Harrybot2, a narrower design that also switches from
straight-going to skid plate.
Harrybot 1, the final design. Sleeker and narrower. Includes 2
touch sensors (a bumper and a switch), a rotation sensor and 2
light sensors, wired to work independently, but still use only 3
ports with no need to switch wires midway.
Kyle and Shane with Kylebot, a speedy little bot which used rims to
avoid friction.
Alexbot. The bumper on the front is attached to a touch sensor. The
round edge beam acts as a skid plate. It is attached to a motor and
clutch gear, so that it can be dropped mid task to allow the robot
to turn more effectively.
AND THE WINNER IS . .
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THE ALEXBOT
