Today, we had success. Sean and a few other people worked on how the robot would pick up the ball(s). They devised a mechanism that had two conveyor belts that suck up the ball and shoot it through the top. Wood shop worked on the “thing that brings down the bridge”. The tech guys talked about the storyboard, and continued on the animation. The transmission base of the final robot was being worked on as well. Mecanum Wheels will be here tomorrow!

FUNDRAISER: Willows is THIS COMING MONDAY from 4-9, so get your pizza loving side ready!

-Gavin

Hello and good evening everyone, here is your nightly email from the Riot Crew.

In the shop, the frame for the second robot is being assembled. Also the bridge lowering mechanism is getting its finishing touches. The ball pickup mechanism is also being worked on and from my understanding we are going to put it on the front of the robot instead of the side due to feasibility and time. We are using a similar approach to pick up the balls as we did on Sir Launch a Lot by using a belt rotating on two cylinders.

In the Animation room they are working on getting a story board and have completed their first models.

The spirit team is working on assembling the mini Jethros to hand out at the competition.

Jim and Gilead are working on the primary base and assembling a prototype version of the arm. They are also planning out where everything is going to be on the robot, like the fifth, center wheel for more traction when balancing on the bridge.

Also there is going to be a fundraiser at Willows on January 30th. Stop by between the hours of 5-9 pm. 15 percent of the money earned in those hours will be donated to the team!

Today (January 23, 2012),

Isaac is working on the logo for the website.   Spirit will be learning to use the video equipment to take videos during the building season and at competition.   We have discovered a way for the robot to climb the ramp by adding a fifth wheel.  Now we don’t have to worry about having the robot over the hump.  We are working on the “ball-pick-up” mechanism and the “ball-placement” mechanism.  We are setting up a practice area with rugs, goals, and a ramp.  So that when the robot is ready, it will have a place to practice.  The animation team is starting to work on the school building for their animation.

 -Taaniel Kiidli

hey yall

today people on the robot are working on getting the robot get on the ramp. the programmers programmed the robot (duh) \(^o^)/ the spirit guys are working on the mini jethros (T-T) and the animators are well, animating.

- Happy Wednesday Senna