The
Strawstairies

Sprints

Our project was split into 4 sprints of progress. the system diagram

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
Enjoy! Built with ❤️ and 🍓