SpiderBot Generation #2
Final Project Document
By Kristine Abatay – Project Manager Matthew Clegg – Computer & Control Systems Simon Abatay – 3D Modeling & Manufacturing Before signing off with the final document for Spiderbot, we would like to thank various members of the Robot Company in aiding with the completion of Spiderbot: First off, […]
Spiderbot: Struggles Remembered and Suggestions
By Kristine Abatay – Project Manager Matthew Clegg – Computer & Control Systems Simon Abatay – 3D Printing & Manufacturing Following the mass lay-off of all members of the Robot Company for Spring 2014, we remember the numerous struggles faced by Spiderbot with the following video: http://youtu.be/1e-2mCIpM-Y Many improvements […]
Spiderbot: The Final Video
By Kristine Abatay – Project Manager With the demonstration of all projects having wrapped up, the final video for Spiderbot, created by yours truly, has dropped! The video can be viewed after clicking the following link: http://youtu.be/5wJuN8XxtVk Enjoy!
Project Burndown and Overview
By Kristine Abatay – Project Manager The following image displays the final overview of Spiderbot: Due to the incomplete state of some of the tasks originally assigned, Spiderbot is only 83% complete. The slack comes from the planning and programming portions of the progress of Spiderbot. Manufacturing is labeled at 100%, since, though not […]
A Day at the Races
By Matthew Clegg – Computer & Control Systems It all began earlier in the day. Group members Kristine Abatay, Simon Abatay and Matthew Clegg met early in a classroom, for a last second check to ensure everything on Spiderbot was working properly. A couple of screws were tightened and the Android phone was connected properly […]
Weight Resource Report
By Kristine Abatay – Project Manager & Simon Abatay – 3D Modeling & Manufacturing The following tables are the weight resource reports for Spiderbot. This first table shows the various masses that we initially predicted. The masses for the parts that were 3D printed (Chassis, Femur, Tibia, Pan & Tilt) were taken from estimates provided […]
Level 2 Requirements – Final Iteration
By Kristine Abatay – Project Manager & Elaine Doan – Robot Company Systems Engineer The following three requirements are the initial level 2 requirements that were introduced during the Spiderbot PDR: 1. In order to match the speed of the rover project while on a flat surface, the servo motors will need to move a […]
Initial Implementation of Arxterra Android App
By Matthew Clegg – Computer & Control Systems With the final model of Spiderbot finally up and somewhat running, coding for communication between Spiderbot and the Arxterra control panel, via the Arxterra Android App has gone underway. With help from Tommy Sanchez of Robot Company’s MC3, I have managed to implement the code to enable […]
Cost Update
By Kristine Abatay – Project Manager The following figure is a table of the total amount spent in creating the final model for Spiderbot: Two total values are provided in the far right columns. The orange column projects the total amount that was spent in completing the overall project. The green column excludes any costs […]
Initial Code Implementation
By Matthew Clegg – Computer & Control Systems With the assembly of Spiderbot about 80% complete, implementation of the code for its operation is finally being implemented. There have been many difficulties in Spiderbot’s operation. After several runs of the code, it seems Spiderbot is having difficulties with keeping its base off the ground. At […]