GPS Options, - Matt/Mike/Patrick

Tuesday 2/25

Matt added to his GPS code so that there was an option for a pre-determined GPS location.  He also refined the user interface to make it more user friendly.

Mike researched more potential nerf guns. He selected the Tommy 20 nerf gun (due to its smaller size and motorized firing mechanism) and bought it on Saturday.  He then researched how to modify the nerf gun so it could be interfaced with our robot and Arduino.  Potential modifications include the trigger, mount, and ammo holds.   Finally he made a rough sketch of how to the tread shafts needed to be modified.  He gave this to Dr. B so you could make the modifications.

I, Patrick, made a stationary platform to securely hold the camera and laser gimbal.  This platform had to be rigid so that the camera and laser would not shake.  I also wired the BaneBots motor controllers for motor testing.  Unfortunately, the Uno board I had was not working properly so I couldn't test the motors

Front of Robot (Gimbal Housing Visible)

Side of Robot (W/ Gimbal Housing)

Inside of Gimbal Housing

Control Box (W/Various Components)