Today we were able to start
building stuff! (some of us, anyway). While the amount of progress made varied from
subteam to subteam, some of us were at least able to start the manufacturing
process, utilizing the tools we have such as the CNC mill and drill press. Although
we didn’t receive as many parts as we wanted to, we began building regardless,
hoping that our parts will come soon.
In addition to manufacturing,
subteams who weren’t finished with their CAD models continued to work on them
in hopes of finishing soon and moving on to the building phase as well. They were
productive today and will have a completed CAD model shortly.
Drive practice continued today, albeit
with a few caveats. First, our communications issues continued, although they mysteriously
decreased over time for no apparent reason. Secondly, we have had to “play it
by ear,” as they say, due to delays caused by robot malfunction. Despite these hardships,
a few people were able to practice their skills and prepare themselves for
drive trials.
GO ROBOTOTES!!!