Sprints
Our project was split into 4 sprints of progress.
Sprint 1
Progress
- Sketch modeling
- Integration of motors, sketch model, and drive code
Problems to fix
- Uncertainty of wheg stability
- Difficult to test with cardboard
Sprint 2
Progress
- Prototyped a gimbal for the load balancing aspect of our robot.
- Specced and ordered all mechanical and electrical components needed for the robot
- Manufactured the chassis standoffs and boards
- Assembled the Chassis
- Designed and 3D printed sprocket hubs
- Designed electrical system
Problems to fix
- Need to improve gimbal control
- Motors missing in the mail
Sprint 3
Progress
- Gimbal CAD done and ready to manufacture final gimbal
- Assembled drive train
- Designed and 3D printed wheg hubs
- Assembled chassis
- Integrated all final electronics
- Drove up the stairs for the first time!
Problems to fix
- Wheg alignment and traction
- Gimbal system finicky
Sprint 4
Progress
- Aligned the whegs
- Added rubber boots for traction
- Constructed and assembled gimbal
- Integrated gimbal code