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January 17th, 2001

CDR

Mobility Base:
Mad Pimpin'

Claw
Rule change, not allowed to use spring to transfer weight
Using poly-carb, which may crack
Weight estimated at 20 lbs
A bit flimsy, only able to hold straight 200 lbs
Not quite ready to build
Only group left using pneumatics

Scoop:
Able to hold about 20-25 balls
Scoop
32 lbs
2 balls wide
ready to start
basket
open-topped to drop balls into
net siding
poly-carb bottom
whole basket lifted on two poles to dump balls
about 25 lbs
plans not complete, not quite ready to build

"Runner":
8 ½ lbs
mini-bot setup
4 ft PVC piping attached together with wires
need to find a way to mount the motors
not quite ready to start building

Controls:
"Secret" operator interface
no weight figured (must include battery)
Some parts ordered
Logic map finished
Try to use more automation
Will try out both dual joystick and wheel controls
Nearly ready to build

Frame Discussion
ED 3.0 outlined
All parts fit, good to go



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