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!
