Today class was conducted in the media center because someone was working on the computers in the CAD lab. In this class, I added a few more graphics to previously existing blog posts. Also, CMcD checked my blog for errors, and I corrected some in class and the rest over the weekend.
9/23/11
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Log number 1
Since the start of this VEX Robotics project, I have written a design brief, background information, specifications, and limitations. I have written both an individual and group verisons of the design brief, specifications, and limitations. Today, I started and completed the event calendar and linked it to my blog. I edited the graphics in each of my posts to enhance the overall appearance.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Background Information
SE II is a course offered to all of the seniors attending my school. There are two different groups of instructors that guide the systems students to the path of success. The instructors for this particular project are DA and CMcD. Within this group, there are many different projects on which students are working. These include the wave tank, herbarium, and the VEX Robotics. This particular project is the VEX Robotics.
The VEX Robotics system is designed to create an interesting opportunity for students learn about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The VEX Robotics system not only encourages STEM skills, but it also encourages more personable skills such as team work, problem solving, and leadership. For this course, the VEX Robot must complete a set of challenges, both terrestrial and aquatic
The first challenge for the VEX Robotics to complete is safely move the eggs of the endangered piping plover. The piping plover is a small, shore bird that lives on large, wide open sandy beaches with little vegetation. They are small round birds that are white in color with a black band around their necks and heads. Their habitats are being destroyed by humans. The footprints, which people leave in the sand, are death traps for fledgling piping plovers. They fall in and are unable to leave. One possible solution to correct this is to move the eggs away from populated beaches.
The second challenge for the VEX Robotics system was designed from the Coast Guard Academy STEM challenge. A challenge course was constructed to test the groups’ ability to solve problems and work together to achieve a goal. While doing this challenge, the students are also learning about science, technology, engineering, and math. This challenge will build future leaders in the engineering fields.
References: http://www.fws.gov/northeast/forsythe/piping_plovers.html#live http://www.vexrobotics.com/
Above is a photograph of a two-day-old piping plover.
http://media.photobucket.com/image/baby%20piping%20plover/scandata/2-DayOldPipingPlovers-500x332.png
Above is an image of one side of a tread that we will use for this project.
http://www.generationrobots.com/site/medias/tank-tread-kit.jpg
Above is a sign that restricts beach use because the it is the piping plover's habitat.
http://www.northforkaudubon.org/images/cedarbeach3.jpg
Above is an image of one side of a tread that we will use for this project.
http://www.generationrobots.com/site/medias/tank-tread-kit.jpg
Above is a sign that restricts beach use because the it is the piping plover's habitat.
http://www.northforkaudubon.org/images/cedarbeach3.jpg
Above is an adult male piping plover.
http://www.ec.gc.ca/EnviroZine/images/Issue76/Male_Piping_Plover_l.jpg
Above is an image of an average piping plover nest.
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_GCLO_4p9Dcp7aVO7LBCRdF3ggpvuB61UAKQ-SFjHBxgVdHKSyNz3x7zJIa85F9dPG6FvhT01vktKOmElRo9wqbSw5QKGkniLzZ7qjn-9Wq3QunlMe5VHcFuaX29ORfG9ED0E2azUn7Hm/s320/PipingPloverNestEggsJune1981.jpg
Above is an image of an average piping plover nest.
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_GCLO_4p9Dcp7aVO7LBCRdF3ggpvuB61UAKQ-SFjHBxgVdHKSyNz3x7zJIa85F9dPG6FvhT01vktKOmElRo9wqbSw5QKGkniLzZ7qjn-9Wq3QunlMe5VHcFuaX29ORfG9ED0E2azUn7Hm/s320/PipingPloverNestEggsJune1981.jpg
Limitations
General Limitations
· Must be finished by May 2012
· Must stay within the budget
· Must be finished by May 2012
· Must stay within the budget
· Must be battery powered
· Must be built by only two team members
Above is the logo for the VEX Robotics competition.
Above is an example of a VEX Robot.
Individual Limitations
· Must be finished by May 2012
· Must stay within budget
· The supplies which we were given
· Energy
· Team members (two people)
· I may only design and construct the electrical components
Above is a servo module for the VEX Robotics system.
http://www.schenectady.k12.ny.us/users/pattersont/RoboticsClub/Graphics/VexPartServoModule.gif
Above are four examples of what can be done with a simple VEX kit.
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6GYI_z2OuPPxDfGONzusaMG0xKqDCnqSth5HS2DZ1Gxb_zxfL63HW-rTzDrBf-xvOVzbZNthyphenhyphenF3AgDkEXw5zvpP-UCT3J6slyZRaRz_R5hyphenhyphenQpnyO87NE8e2d3S-5xBO4W1IiIsMz6A/s400/vex_robotics.jpg
Above are four examples of what can be done with a simple VEX kit.
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6GYI_z2OuPPxDfGONzusaMG0xKqDCnqSth5HS2DZ1Gxb_zxfL63HW-rTzDrBf-xvOVzbZNthyphenhyphenF3AgDkEXw5zvpP-UCT3J6slyZRaRz_R5hyphenhyphenQpnyO87NE8e2d3S-5xBO4W1IiIsMz6A/s400/vex_robotics.jpg
Specifications
General Specifications
· Must fit in the tank which is made from materials that are present in the lab.
o The tank is built with the dimensions10’by 10’by 10’
· Must fit in the tank which is made from materials that are present in the lab.
o The tank is built with the dimensions10’by 10’by 10’
· Must be able to efficiently complete all of the following challenges
o Cannot crush or damage the piping plover eggs
o Launch or place a ball through the hoop
o Tug a small vessel and drop it
o Plant a buoy
o Sink a ship
o Cut a line of twine
· Must be remote operated
· Must be built from the VEX kit
Above is an example of the claw kit on a VEX Robot.
Individual Specifications
· Must be able to traverse the dunes without leaving tracks deep enough to trap a piping plover
· Must be able to safely move eggs without damaging them
· Must fit in the pool which is made from materials that are present in the lab.
o The pool is built with the dimensions10’by 10’by 10’
· Must be able to efficiently complete all of the challenges
o Cannot crush or damage the piping plover eggs
o Launch or place a ball through the hoop
o Tug a small vessel and drop it
o Plant a buoy
o Sink a ship
o Cut a line of twine
· Must be remote operated
· Must be built from the VEX kit
Above is a picture of a piping plover nest with four eggs in it. We will be relocating these fragile creatures.
Design Brief
General Design Brief
“To design and construct a remote, battery operated vehicle with capabilities to perform amphibious tasks.”
Aquatic- To design and construct all of the electrical components of a small, remote controlled vehicle that is positively buoyant and will complete all of the designated challenges.
“To design and construct a remote, battery operated vehicle with capabilities to perform amphibious tasks.”
Above is the basic starter kit for the VEX Robot.
Individual Design Brief
Terrestrial- To design and construct all of the electrical components of a small, remote controlled vehicle that will traverse the beach environment in order to relocate the eggs of the endangered piping plover.Aquatic- To design and construct all of the electrical components of a small, remote controlled vehicle that is positively buoyant and will complete all of the designated challenges.
Above is the claw which will be used to transport the eggs.
Above are coast gaurd academy students participating in the VEX Robotics aquatic challenge.
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