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Robotics Development Platform

Robotics Development Platform. Presented by: Michael Carr Christina Welk. Advisors: Dr. K. Pashin Nikaaien Course: and Professor Gordon Jenkins Senior Design Project II. Last Term, We Set Out to Build a Robot. Modular Design 300 Pound Carrying Capacity

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Robotics Development Platform

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  1. Robotics Development Platform Presented by: Michael Carr Christina Welk Advisors: Dr. K. Pashin Nikaaien Course: and Professor Gordon Jenkins Senior Design Project II

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Wireless Network

  5. Safety Features • Joystick high-stick check • Two hardware kill switches • Hardware speed limiter • Software speed limiter • Speed controller watchdog • Network watchdog

  6. Schedule

  7. Time Chart

  8. Budget

  9. With the completion of the design phase came the following question:How exactly does one go about building a 400 pound robot anyway?

  10. Step 1: Buying the Parts January 19th

  11. Step 2: Welding the Side Panels 1/19 - 1/30: 41 hours

  12. Step 3: Welding the Top Panel 1/30 - 2/6: 22 hours

  13. Step 4: Finishing the Chassis 2/6 - 2/15: 38 hours

  14. Step 5: Wiring and Drive Train 2/15 - 2/19: 20 hours

  15. Step 6: Axles and Suspension 2/19 - 2/27: 41 hours

  16. Step 7: Enclosures 2/27 - 3/3: 10 hours

  17. Step 8: Tracks 3/3 - 3/19: 28 hours

  18. Step 9: Tensioners 3/4 - 3/15: 21 hours

  19. Step 10: Drive Wheels 3/5 - 3/6: 6 hours

  20. Step 11: Heat Exchanger 3/20 - 3/22: 18 hours

  21. Step 12: Put it All Together and See What Breaks 3/24 - 3/26: 36 hours

  22. Testing Disaster: That was a $632.58 Puff of Magic Smoke

  23. Step 13: Fix and Repeat 3/27 - 4/2: 20 hours

  24. 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.

  25. Questions?

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