We have a good bit to do tonight, but I think we can get it done and done well. There is one hitch - I have an appointment in DC this afternoon and likely will not be back to the house until a little after 5:00
Here's a list of items I'd like the boys to focus on
(1) Re-Gear the Drive system - last night the team determined that the stress issues we're having with the robot can be greatly reduce if we re-gear the drive system to have smaller gears driving larger ones (our current one works in the opposite direction. There is an example set up next to the robot and the main thing is it doesn't require a lot of rebuilding. I would like Scott, Andrew, David and Logan to focus on this first thing
(2) We need to move both Samantha and the NXT module to safe locations (on top of the robot). Both need to easily accessible per the rules. Sean this change is your first task.
(3) We need to re-calibrate the autonomous programs to take into account the gearing change. The program logic does not need to be altered just the power and run time parameters. Holden, please take the lead.
(4) We need to finish the Engineering notebook - including a description of tonight's activities. We also need to finish the Robot Spec sheet and presentation. Conner / Grant / Jared please work together to get this done.
(5) we need to formalize our game strategy and pit crew assignments - Matt please take the lead
Given the early start on Saturday (the boys need to be here at 5:00am!, mary Beth and I are more than happy to have any or all of the boys sleep over. While the accommodations may not be regal, I can guarantee a nice pancake breakfast in the AM
ALL boys and parents need to bring safety glasses / goggles to the competition saturday. This rule is strictly enforced and you will not be able to participate if you forget.!
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