Kick Off

KICKOFF: 
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The Game: 2019 FIRST Robotics Competition Destination: Deep Space Game Animation 

After we watched the video for Kickoff, we broke into groups to discuss the rules. Now, most groups did not discuss all the rules, but only basic and relevant ones such as the ones relating to how this specific game is played, the layout of the field, robot dimensions and rules as it pertains to size and weight. We also re-watched the virtual game animation. 

​We then broke for lunch and came back to discuss strategy and our main goals in smaller groups. In each group, we discussed what was most important when gaining points and a reasonable strategy. We used this sheet to propose strategies, which were then discussed at a later meeting.
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Basic Strategy Information:                                                       https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AuTmNiMe9044-Xj2Mi9E6bnn36j-ZwWjYDw5I3DUY0s/edit?usp=sharing  
Created by Austin Hildebrand 

Meanwhile, new students worked were taught about the basics of robotics, FIRST, and the game itself. We had a few students and a mentor explain these important concepts.

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Each of our divisions then broke out to work on necessary tasks. 
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Strategy and Drive and Systems Integration (Design):

• met with a few students from other divisions to plan what our robot will do in order to gain the most possible         points
• It was also important to take into consideration: reasonability and skill limits
• It is important to realize that you should choose what gains the most points, but design and mechanical fabrication could explain if it was possible to build or not
• Also, take into consideration, if you do everything, you might not be able to do it well
• Does our team have the general skill level and materials to build this? 
• Our general strategy is to go for low hatches, which will be first priority. However, we will also be able to shoot low balls, and will attempt drive off the second step, and (HOPEFULLY) climb it

  Mechanical Fabrication: 

• Used the shopping list along with the materials we already have to make a shopping list for field pieces
• We began to work on prototypes- TOP PRIORITY 
  • 2 arm
  • Duck Bill 
  • Velcro
  • Ball Shooter
• We started to disassemble old robots
• Finished training untrained students on tools
• Printed off and sorted field piece drawings
• Began working on assembling (NECESSARY) field pieces
• Sat in on meetings between design and strategy.
• Taped up the reduced field in the commons area of the school, so we can practice with the robot on it later

Programming:

• Downloaded software and updated computers 

Outreach:

• Worked on Chairman's Essay along with other awards 

Identity and Media:

• Took and posted pictures 
• Designing t-shirts 
• Worked on website
• Worked on weekly email to sponsors 

Fundraising:

• Contacted sponsors 

Control Systems:  

• Worked on disassembling previous robots
• Helped prototype
• Did major research on prototypes and similar mechanisms                                                      

​RESEARCH 

These are great websites we used in order to better the team and our prototypes: 
Improving the Team: 
Fall Workshop 2018 - Scouting System Development 
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYLG_VdM-QQ&index=6&list=PL6j32uphg3L-iMH8JzEsG34QCMrhU6Q7S 

Prototyping: 
This one specifically deals with low hatches and balls along with climbing to level 1. 
https://www.chiefdelphi.com/t/the-robonauts-118-2019-everybot/337838/9 

We also had an issue with wiring a photo switch: 
https://www.chiefdelphi.com/t/wiring-12v-pnp-photo-switch-to-roborio/155795/4 

Chief Delphi is always a great place to look for solutions. 

We used Robot in 3 Days:  
Look at Day 1. 7 hours: 40 minutes 
Robot in 3 Days 2019 - Day 1.0 - FIRST Deep Space  
  We used this to help us build our hatch prototype. 
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Robot in 3 Days: 
Climber 
Ri3D Team FIRST Capital Level 2 Habitat (Hab) Climb - Robot in 3 Days 
 
 Orange RObotics- RObot in 3 Days: 
Big Orange Robotics - Destination: Deep Space Robot Reveal  - 2019 Robot in 3 Days 
  
Ri3D Team FIRST Capital Hatch Angular Displacement Test - Robot in 3 Days' 
https://youtu.be/i0jO_Jpt9V4