Inspiration
What it does
Our robot is built to follow an obstacle course consisting of different coloured lines with various obstacles and items to move and pick up along the way. Furthermore, it is designed to push a small styrofoam ball across a target to get it as close to the edge of the target as possible.
How we built it
We started by choosing the best arm design based on the required tasks, then built the other hardware around the placement of the arm. With each added sensor, we tested the code to ensure that it worked as intended. We put the DC motors on the bottom of the board to optimize space, used the motor drive to control speed, and all the sensors were used for movement purposes. Finally, the logic of the code was developed to ensure efficient maneuvering.
Challenges we ran into
- Figuring out the best mechanism for the claw using the given materials.
- Finding the optimal setup and arrangement for the hardware, including the various sensors and Arduino.
- Figuring out how to get the DC motors spinning correctly.
- Getting the wheel axels to stop breaking.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
- The mechanical design of the robot, given difficulties with lack of resources.
- Working well together as a team and keeping a positive attitude throughout.
What we learned
- How to wire hardware.
What's next for SendIt?
- The championship title!
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