Cockroach bot
This was our first prototype and it as our only prototype. We made this by using two wheels on two separate motors in the back. In the front we used no wheels and made a ski so it would still be balanced. We had the light sensor positioned straight up and near the motor.
Cockroach Bot Program
Portfolio Guide Reflection
1. State the assignment (problem/project) in your own words.
We had to make a bot that would be faster in the light then when it was in the dark.
2. What are your input factors? (What do you need to know or do before you can begin?) Include the research you did.
We had to know how to use and program a light sensor.
3. Describe the process in detail. Explain the steps you followed in order to complete the project.
The first thing we had to do was to build a new robot. So we moved the moved the two motors to a new position. We then took the front wheel off and added skis to the front. This made it more stable and got rid of a motor and wheel we did't need. Then we programmed it and got it to work pretty quickly.
4. Describe the final output / product in detail: (what are we looking at?)
It had two motors in the back with wheels on it. It had a light sensor attached right next to the wheel. Then it had the skis in the front that helped weigh down the bot and get rid of an unnecessary motor.
5. Describe feedback you received during the project (suggestions, comments, etc). From peers, instructor etc . How did you use this feedback to correct issues with your project?
We got feedback saying to use skis in the front instead of using a motor and wheels and having trouble attaching it to the front.
6. What did you learn during the assignment such as tools, skills, design concepts, software, hardware, etc?
I learned that sometimes skis in the front of the robot work better then using a motor. But other than that i didn't really learn more than that.
7. If you were to do the project again, what would you do differently and why? Provide reasons and examples
I would keep it the same. It worked pretty good and it was only our first prototype.
1. State the assignment (problem/project) in your own words.
We had to make a bot that would be faster in the light then when it was in the dark.
2. What are your input factors? (What do you need to know or do before you can begin?) Include the research you did.
We had to know how to use and program a light sensor.
3. Describe the process in detail. Explain the steps you followed in order to complete the project.
The first thing we had to do was to build a new robot. So we moved the moved the two motors to a new position. We then took the front wheel off and added skis to the front. This made it more stable and got rid of a motor and wheel we did't need. Then we programmed it and got it to work pretty quickly.
4. Describe the final output / product in detail: (what are we looking at?)
It had two motors in the back with wheels on it. It had a light sensor attached right next to the wheel. Then it had the skis in the front that helped weigh down the bot and get rid of an unnecessary motor.
5. Describe feedback you received during the project (suggestions, comments, etc). From peers, instructor etc . How did you use this feedback to correct issues with your project?
We got feedback saying to use skis in the front instead of using a motor and wheels and having trouble attaching it to the front.
6. What did you learn during the assignment such as tools, skills, design concepts, software, hardware, etc?
I learned that sometimes skis in the front of the robot work better then using a motor. But other than that i didn't really learn more than that.
7. If you were to do the project again, what would you do differently and why? Provide reasons and examples
I would keep it the same. It worked pretty good and it was only our first prototype.
Video Address
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ60FTbTpUg&feature=youtu.be