12/7 & 12/11 Meeting Update

By Fernando, Sol, Ren, Anuhya, and Nalin

On December 7th, the team accomplished several key tasks that were crucial to our robot’s development. We CNC’d the carbon fiber parts. We set the plate fix holes and drilled out the M3 and large part fix holes. Due to a collet mismatch with the 2.4mm bit, we had to drill and screw all the parts manually, but the process went smoothly.

The team also worked on refining our portfolio, organizing button heads, and creating a blog post about mentoring at William B. Travis Middle School. In terms of design, we worked on the spatial model and reworked the intake system. Key changes included redesigning the belt, adjusting its belt length, and modifying 3D-printed parts to accommodate a larger sprocket. The updated belt design is now ready for printing.

Finally, we sanded down the carbon fiber parts for a smooth finish and began assembling the linear slide system. It’s been a week of solid progress, from design revisions to technical work, and we’re excited to see it all come together as we move closer to our goals.

On 12/11, the team made strides in both disassembly and assembly tasks. We started by disassembling the trident and shoulder, making room for new adjustments. In terms of the build, we focused on completing the beater bar, drilling holes in the carbon fiber tube, and starting its assembly. The slide system was also built and mounted to the shoulder, with the outtake mounted to the slide. A key update is that the outtake is no longer swiveling; it has now been fixed in place, improving stability for the robot’s performance. The team’s progress continues to drive us closer to our build goals.