Day 15

Today is our last day as a three person group we have just began our journey  into the six week  Kobe challenge. We have chosen to do Tetrix with our new and improved group including Kilian, Zach, Alec, Theo, Izabela, and Brandon

Our bot!

Day 14

Today, we worked on the robot in the solid works program. We had to find the motors and cortex online, and finish putting the screws in. Also, we must prepare for the competition tomorrow!

Day 13

Today we worked on finalizing the solid works version of our robot. Mr. Martin gave us a new challenge in which our robots are placed on two tables inside instead  of competing outside on the road. We have two days to make corrections and modify our robot. Our goal is to win at least two challenges.

Day 12

We had a very disappointing competition day. We went up against the two Tetrix teams in our first two matches. Unfortunately, we had a mishap, and one of our axles wasn't turning. It took us until the third match against a VEX team to repair it. We also lost our last match which capped off the awful day.

Day 11

Today, we tried to finish our Solidworks drawing. Our goal is to have it complete by competition day. Along the way, we encountered many difficulties but we persevered.

Day 10

I'm This week we completed our robot and tested our robots ability with Nicks group. We are making the final touches to the robot and currently working and revising the solid works version of our robot.

Day 9

This week, our robot is due.  While we have finished the physical bot, we must finish our virtual bot.  I have already unzipped all the files and now need to make the mates.  Izabela and Alec are working out any kinks in the bot.  Wish us luck.

Day 8

Today is the last day we have to work on our robot. Yesterday, we finished programming the remote and cortex. Before we finish, everything has to be in working order, and weight added.

Day 7

This week is crucial to our robot development, not only must we complete our bot, but we must virtually assemble it by Friday.  Today, I plan to find the parts online and begin to import and unzip the files while Izabela and Alec will continue working on the bot.

Day 6

This week we did not reach our goal of finishing the robot but, we have improved the design and layout of the gears and axles and, are currently remaining with the original pentagram shape. Today Mr. Martin has given us time to work on our robot instead of working on solid works. Our goal by Monday is to have all the gears and wheels working with the two motors.

Day 5

This week we plan to finish our robot by Friday. To accomplish this, we may have to make a few changes to the layout. So far, we have gone with a pentagram design which may have a few flaws. Changing it may be time consuming, but the right thing to do.

Day 4

This week we worked on the layout of the wheels and gears. In addition to working on our robot we also had a pop quiz on solid works and worked as a group to understand how to draw the part on solid works.

Day 3

This week we plan to finalize and construct our bot.  In addition, we have to design the bot on solidworks and complete our awesome blog.  I believe designing the bot on solidworks will be difficult because it is a complex object.

Day 2

This week we have successfully set up our (soon to be) awesome blog.  Izabela, Alec, and I designed a unique robot that will dominate.  In my opinion, our bot looks like an 18 inch house.  Alec has been focused on the gears and moving parts while Izabela and I worked on the frame.

Day 1

Today, we started the process of making the blog. As soon as it's set up, we can begin on the ROBOT FUN. The tug-of-war challenge this year will be a great competition between teams.