Checkpoints

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Checkpoints should be completed on the assigned date unless you are explicitly excused in which case you should finish the checkpoint ASAP. Please find a staff member to check you off. The check-offs are recorded on the staff wiki. Please do not wait until just before 8pm to do your checkpoint. Lab closes at 8pm, staff will not wait for you, and you will fail your checkpoint -- even if you are waiting in line. Please plan accordingly.

Checkpoint 1

January 7th before 8pm.

This checkpoint is designed to get the coders a simple working robot to use, while the builders design the real thing. It's also designed to generally get the team familiarized with the hardware.

Deliverables:

  • Verify that your kit is complete (compare your kit to the list online).
  • Assemble the pegbot.
Pegbot: two motors, two wheels, one caster, eeePC, and arduino.
  • Program the pegbot to move.

Checkpoint 2

January 8th before 8pm

Deliverable:

  • The robot should autonomously turn away from a wall.
This can be done either with IR sensors or bump sensors.

Checkpoint 3

January 9th according to the schedule below:

Deliverables:

  • Have a schedule (either written or on the wiki) for IAP.
  • Have a mechanical design (drawn, CADed, hard copy).
  • Have a software architecture outline.
  • Have a general strategy for your robot.
  • Meet with us at your scheduled time to discuss your plan.

Schedule:

  • 4:00pm: Teams 1&2
  • 4:20pm: Teams 3&4
  • 4:40pm: Teams 5&6
  • 5:00pm: Teams 7&8
  • 5:20pm: Teams 9&10
  • 5:40pm: Teams 11&12

Checkpoint 4

January 10th before 8pm

Deliverable:

  • Turn and drive towards a ball.

Checkpoint 5

January 11th before 8pm

Deliverable:

  • Be able to calibrate your camera quickly within 1 minute (ie for changing light conditions).
  • Demonstrate your camera calibration by driving towards a green ball.

Checkpoint 6

January 14th, during the Mock Competition.

Deliverable:

  • Start on button press, stop after 3 min.

Checkpoint 7

January 17th according to the schedule below:

Deliverable:

  • Discuss updated design with staff at your designated time.

Schedule:

  • 3:20pm: Teams 12&1
  • 3:40pm: Teams 10&3
  • 4:00pm: Teams 8&5
  • 4:20pm: Teams 6&7
  • 4:40pm: Teams 4&9
  • 5:00pm: Teams 2&11

Checkpoint 8

January 18th during Mock 2

You cannot compete in mock 2 with a pegbot. You must compete in mock 2.

Deliverable:

  • Successfully calibrate within 1 minute, start on a button press, and stop after 3 minutes.
  • During the 3 minutes drive towards a red or green ball, then towards a yellow scoring wall.
  • Optional: Pick up the ball.
  • Optional: Score over the yellow wall with the ball.
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