Friday 2/28
Matt integrated the motors to the GPS. Matt then helped Mike modify the chassis to make it stronger so the treads and cogs would not wobble. At first, the motor program would not work (using the BaneBots) but then it started to work (using the Sabertooth). He found that the treads were too tight and the motors could barely move. We all discussed how to handle this issue. We decided that a different chassis and motors might improve the motion.
Mike modified the chassis to hold the the treads and cogs and mounted them. He then started to make an attachment for the GPS antenna. This consisted of the antenna being wrapped around a structure. This structure then would be mounted to the chassis.
I, Patrick, replaced the wheels that were attached to the motors with the shafts for the treads and cogs. I bought a platform that could house the Uno and a breadboard. I modified this to hold the GPS and the Mega by drilling holes in the board.
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| Mounted Treads (W/ Cogs) |
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| Motor Test |
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| Board & GPS Housing |
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| MASSIVE-ANT Tank (Gimbal Missing) |
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