Friday 

Friday of week 6. We work feverously to finish in time to ship. We have to get the robot to Rochester on Monday to get it shipped free to out first competition.

Closeup of the limit switches on the gripper
Closeup of the limit switches on the gripper *
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The "elbow" of the arm nested under the lift side. We later modified the side to clear the arm.
The "elbow" of the arm nested under the lift side. We later modified the side to clear the arm. *
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Original motor/gearbox arrangement of the lower lead-screw. It was later modified to put the pivot joint inline with the screw.
Original motor/gearbox arrangement of the lower lead-screw. It was later modified to put the pivot joint inline with the screw. *
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The newly-beefed-up pivot joint for the lead screw.
The newly-beefed-up pivot joint for the lead screw. *
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The upper lead screw motor and gearbox. This one was also modified later.
The upper lead screw motor and gearbox. This one was also modified later. *
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Sky cam view of the drive train sprockets.
Sky cam view of the drive train sprockets. *
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View from the side.
View from the side. *
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Here the chain goes around the wheel sprocket.
Here the chain goes around the wheel sprocket. *
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The Cam and the signal light share a post in the middle of things.
The Cam and the signal light share a post in the middle of things. *
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The lift leg ready to be deployed.
The lift leg ready to be deployed. *
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Instructions for the crew!
Instructions for the crew! *
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Underside of the lift platform.
Underside of the lift platform. *
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Lift platform and leg.
Lift platform and leg. *
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The lower rear corner of the lift.
The lower rear corner of the lift. *
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The lower front corner of the lift.
The lower front corner of the lift. *
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Back view of the robot with lift in place.
Back view of the robot with lift in place. *
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Front-right view.
Front-right view. *
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Front-left view.
Front-left view. *
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Another detail of a leg.
Another detail of a leg. *
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The battery sits in the middle of things, keeping the center of gravity low.
The battery sits in the middle of things, keeping the center of gravity low. *
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