Wednesday, February 19, 2014

2014 Reveal



Meet our 2014 robot, Scar!
 It took a tremendous effort from students and mentors to build Scar, and we are looking forward to competing at the Lake Superior Regional March 6-8 at the DECC.
Please come and see us compete!

5 comments:

  1. Pardon my ignorance but where does programming fit into the function of a robot? How are the controls for movement different than an analog remote control mechanism?

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    2. All of the code to control the robot is written by our programmers using Labview. The drivers operate it with x-box and joystick controllers, connected to the robot via wireless router, connected to the c-rio, the robot's on-board computer. We have many functions that it has to be programmed to perform, and we also have a ten-second autonomous period where the robot operates independently of human control. Our programmers have a lot of work to do to make sure the robot works.

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  2. Presumably battery powered, how long can Scar run effectively before needing recharge or pit stop for battery replacement in competition mode?

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    1. Scar runs on the FRC-required 12 volt battery. We have 5 and switch out between every 3-minute match. We could run longer, but it is better to make sure you have a fully charged battery each time.

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