robotics development platform
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Robotics Development Platform. Presented by: Michael Carr Christina Welk. Advisors: Dr. K. Pashin Nikaaien Course: and Professor Gordon JenkinsSenior Design Project II. Last Term, We Set Out to Build a Robot. Modular Design 300 Pound Carrying Capacity - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Robotics Development Platform Presented by:
Michael CarrChristina Welk
Advisors:Dr. K. Pashin Nikaaien Course:and Professor Gordon Jenkins Senior Design Project II
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Last Term, We Set Out to Build a Robot...
•Modular Design•300 Pound Carrying Capacity•At Least 30 Minute Battery Life•5-25 mph Speed Range•Climbs Stairs•Fits in Buildings and Cars
•Onboard Mini ATX Motherboard•Local Data Acquisition•Real Time Reaction to Sensor Input•Speed Controller Interface•Wireless Connection to Laptop•Joystick Input
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Capabilities• Text based user interface using curses
– Real time feedback– Menu options– User input
• Ad-hoc 802.11b wireless communication• Joystick control• Data logging capabilities• Serial communication with the RoboteQ
speed controller
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Wireless Network
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Safety Features
• Joystick high-stick check• Two hardware kill switches• Hardware speed limiter• Software speed limiter• Speed controller watchdog• Network watchdog
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Schedule
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Time Chart
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Budget
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With the completion of the design phase came the following
question:
How exactly does one go about building a 400 pound robot
anyway?
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January 19th
Step 1: Buying the Parts
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Step 2: Welding the Side Panels
1/19 - 1/30: 41 hours
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Step 3: Welding the Top Panel
1/30 - 2/6: 22 hours
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Step 4: Finishing the Chassis
2/6 - 2/15: 38 hours
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Step 5: Wiring and Drive Train
2/15 - 2/19: 20 hours
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Step 6: Axles and Suspension
2/19 - 2/27: 41 hours
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Step 7: Enclosures
2/27 - 3/3: 10 hours
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Step 8: Tracks
3/3 - 3/19: 28 hours
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Step 9: Tensioners
3/4 - 3/15: 21 hours
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Step 10: Drive Wheels
3/5 - 3/6: 6 hours
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Step 11: Heat Exchanger
3/20 - 3/22: 18 hours
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Step 12: Put it All Together and See What Breaks
3/24 - 3/26: 36 hours
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Testing Disaster: That was a $632.58 Puff of Magic Smoke
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Step 13: Fix and Repeat
3/27 - 4/2: 20 hours
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Demonstration Time:
For your own safety, please keep your arms and legs clear of the
vehicle until this ride comes to a full and complete stop.
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Questions?