2/10/2014 Day 37: Anodized Parts!!

Today was a very exciting day, as we got our anodized parts in! (and we'll be the first team in Arizona to have an anodized robot).  Pretty much, since there is Duel in the Desert on the upcoming Saturday (and end of build season 3 days after), it was time to get down to business and try to build the competition robot as quickly as possible.

Shooter

Today not much happened with the shooter, as we wanted to start assembling the robot, starting with the drive base, so pretty much nothing happened.

Intake

Similar to the shooter, basically nothing happened with the intake since focus was on building the anodized drive base.

Drive Base

Today we went ahead and began assembling the drive base, as well as setting up components for the bellypan.  Pretty much, just back to putting things together, except for the bellypan, with the basic and essential components down, giving enough space to put the battery in the back left corner of the robot.

Above: A picture of the bellypan with digital sidecar, cRio, and talons (motorcontrollers)

Below: A picture of the beginning of the anodized drive base with gearboxes installed

Approximate times of working: 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM