Design
Week One is the most important week for the design sub-team as they use a multitude of ideas and concepts put in a design matrix to finalize this year's Stronghold robot. As of right now they have gone through many prototypes recording the positives and negatives of each component. They are leaning towards a pneumatic tank drive and possibly a vacuum as an intake and discharging component. The process of prototyping is going smoothly and a lot more efficient than past years.
Business and Marketing
The business team has completed many tasks during the first week of the build season. They have updated the Saber Robotics website and started on creating a new website. Furthermore they have started drafting outlines for different team awards. Also, our PR team has been busy with creating the newsletter and video, along with keeping our social media up to date.
Programming
Programmers have started to practice code required for this year's challenge. They are also learning how to code robots through the simulation Robocode. This simulation lets programmers see how their code controls the actions of a robot. Veteran programmers are also working on autonomous code which will be highly important in our offensive strategy. Finally programmers are using a test chassis to give them the opportunity to try out their code physically.
Mechanical
Mechanical is emphasizing the importance of safety while they construct more precise and usable parts. Rookies have started utilizing aluminum instead of plastic for their milling practice. Also the Mechanical team is working with design to construct field components to prototype their different ideas.
Electrical
Electrical has wired up a test chassis that will be utilized by programmers and designers. With this project they are going more in depth with wiring components and motors. They are learning the importance of secure and compact wiring especially in a challenge like Stronghold. The electrical team is our youngest sub-team which is made up of only rookies. In conclusion they have acquired excessive amounts of electrical based knowledge using last year's Recycle Rush robot.
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