This week, we continued to prototype. People have been working on individual projects. The cad team then takes these prototypes and they work out the geometry and spacing of the robot. Different students are working on spacing these prototypes simultaneously with the use of assemblies in inventor.
A group of students this week worked on a shooting mechanism in hopes of being able to score extra points in autonomous. Shooting in auto may help us get points but our main focus would be gears. This week we continued to try and perfect our gear mechanism as well.
Freshman and students who are new to the team or to the shop are getting involved as well. Older students are setting examples and teaching others how to use machinery and working alongside them. Some students have learned so much that they are able to work on parts without supervision.
For the safety of our students and in hopes of preventing future accidents, we’ve also put signs around the shop to keep students aware. Whether it be a sign pointing out where a force stop button is or a reminder to wear safety glasses and walk through the shop we hope students stay safe.
Another thing happening in the shop is students are working on a base. With one base in the shop, the programming team continues to work on their drive straight and other VIs. With our drop center worn, we have to work with what we have until later in the season.