We have passed our MS9 due date and were able to run both Autobot and Decepticon on Monday (12/5/11). We have resolved the last few problems we have encountered which include the coupling between the motor and the drive shaft as well as the timing circuit. Decepticon’s sizing wasn’t exactly as expected, and since we had extra acrylic, we decided to laser cut a new body for decepticon to ensure that its defensive purposes will succeed. Today (12/6/11) we have been in the lab using the controller to test our machine’s maneuvering and review our strategy for the competition tomorrow. While testing Autobot, we learned that it was much quicker than expected. Therefore, we have decided after calculations and consideration that it would be advantageous and safer if for the seeding round, we go after all of the front balls (on both our side and opponents side) and then the balls at the base of the tower. With our speed, we should be able to pick up a significant amount of balls this way. Also, because we will be running unopposed, we will be able to get every ball on the front of the arena. This altered strategy provides a safer way to ensure that we get seeded high for the tournament on Thursday.
Our robot introduction video is in the works and will be ready to be played during the competition tomorrow. The final bill of materials is being produced and corrected, and everyone on our team is preparing for the tournament on Thursday.
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