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Getting started
Getting started
We opened our kits today and labeled the parts of our project. We have materials we never used before and materials we have used.
We opened our kits today and labeled the parts of our project. We have materials we never used before and materials we have used.
Project Brief
Project Brief
Project Brief
Project Brief
Today we learned that our project will be about automation. We are going to be making a rolling robot.
Today we learned that our project will be about automation. We are going to be making a rolling robot.
Project Plan
Project Plan
Above is the process we will take to complete this project. We will use what we learn for making our rolling robot for our next project.
Above is the process we will take to complete this project. We will use what we learn for making our rolling robot for our next project.
Research
Research
Today we started on the research part of our project. We must research different types of rolling robots to give us ideas on how we should make ours. Below I scrolled through the internet to find different types of rolling robots.
Today we started on the research part of our project. We must research different types of rolling robots to give us ideas on how we should make ours. Below I scrolled through the internet to find different types of rolling robots.
This is Lula bot made by Arduino they have basically all the things we need. He also used scrap materials like and hot wheels car tire and and a toilet paper roll. They have everything we have material but less.
This is Lula bot made by Arduino they have basically all the things we need. He also used scrap materials like and hot wheels car tire and and a toilet paper roll. They have everything we have material but less.
This is a spherical rolling robot it was made out of a servo, wheels and a hamster ball. He got his idea from a hamster moving in a ball. Its not necessarily the materials have because most of us don't have a hamster ball.
This is a spherical rolling robot it was made out of a servo, wheels and a hamster ball. He got his idea from a hamster moving in a ball. Its not necessarily the materials have because most of us don't have a hamster ball.
This was a robot made by a person on you tuber called DIY builder. He made a rolling robot with sensors and a motor instead of a servo. You could replace the motor with the servo instead just program it to move more when you press something.
This was a robot made by a person on you tuber called DIY builder. He made a rolling robot with sensors and a motor instead of a servo. You could replace the motor with the servo instead just program it to move more when you press something.
My Plan (Idea Development)
My Plan (Idea Development)
This Configuration
This Configuration
I will be building my prototype using this configuration. I will use cardboard instead of the materials they used to construct the foundation.
Circuit Diagram
Circuit Diagram
Today we learned what circuit diagrams are
Tinker Cad Diagram
Tinker Cad Diagram
We also used the tinker cad software for the battery and LED example.
Servos
Servos
This is a diagram of how my servos should be wired
This is a diagram of how my servos should be wired
Here is a video of my two servos.
Here is a video of my two servos.
Code for Servos
Code for Servos
#include <Servo.h> // you will only need this line once, and it refers , to a library that controls servos
Servo myservo;
Servo myservo2; // just defines a device called myservo that is controlled by the servo library
void setup() // this is where you set things up (only occurs once)
{
myservo.attach(9);
myservo2.attach(10);// myservo is controlled by pin 9
}
void loop() { // anything within void loop happens indefinitely
myservo.write(0);//turn myservo clockwise at full speed
delay(2000); // for two seconds
myservo2.write(180);//turn myservo clockwise at full speed
delay(2000);
}
Circuit Picture
Circuit Picture
My Circuit Diagram
My Circuit Diagram
Video of Two Servos Working (independently)
Video of Two Servos Working (independently)
Prototyping
Prototyping
He was my prototype for my robot it was is a very simple and easy design.
He was my prototype for my robot it was is a very simple and easy design.
Documentation of Evaluation and Testing
Documentation of Evaluation and Testing
When I started my I cut out a square and two wheels which made it really heavy so I cut the edges off and made it a little lighter. Also I glued my servos on backwards so I had to turn my robot around. I ended up making my robot lighter and more efficient by doing these things.
When I started my I cut out a square and two wheels which made it really heavy so I cut the edges off and made it a little lighter. Also I glued my servos on backwards so I had to turn my robot around. I ended up making my robot lighter and more efficient by doing these things.
Pseudo Code
Pseudo Code
My Robot will go forward turn right then go forward again then turn left 45 degrees then it will go forward again but I needed to make it turn again because it would veer of to the right.
Arduino Pseudo Pathing
Arduino Pseudo Pathing
Robot Path Description
Robot Path Description
(Pseudo Code) My Robot will go forward turn right then go forward again then turn left 45 degrees then it will go forward again but I needed to make it turn again because it would veer of to the right.
Robot Description
Robot Description
Here is a description of my robot and some modifications I made where that my wheels were slippery at one point of time but I fixed it with Hot glue and wiring was wrong so I meet up with my teacher and fixed it.
Robot Conversing Path
Robot Conversing Path
Here's my robot conversing its path it has 3 turns two 90 degree turns one right one left and a 45 degree turn left.
Code for Robot Traversing Path
Code for Robot Traversing Path
#include <Servo.h> // you will only need this line once, and it refers , to a library that controls servos
#include <Servo.h> // you will only need this line once, and it refers , to a library that controls servos
Servo Right;
Servo Right;
Servo Left; // just defines a device called myservo that is controlled by the servo library
Servo Left; // just defines a device called myservo that is controlled by the servo library
void setup() // this is where you set things up (only occurs once)
void setup() // this is where you set things up (only occurs once)
{
{
Right.attach(9);
Right.attach(9);
Left.attach(10);// myservo is controlled by pin 9
Left.attach(10);// myservo is controlled by pin 9
}
}
void loop() { // anything within void loop happens indefinitely
void loop() { // anything within void loop happens indefinitely
Right.write(0);
Right.write(0);
Left.write(180);
Left.write(180);
delay (5000);
delay (5000);
Left.write(180);
Left.write(180);
Right.write(90);
Right.write(90);
delay (3200);
delay (3200);
Right.write(0);
Right.write(0);
Left.write(180);
Left.write(180);
delay (10000);
delay (10000);
Left.write(180);
Left.write(180);
Right.write(90);
Right.write(90);
delay (2200);
delay (2200);
Right.write(0);
Right.write(0);
Left.write(180);
Left.write(180);
delay (7000);
delay (7000);
Left.write(90);
Left.write(90);
Right.write(0);
Right.write(0);
delay (7000);
delay (7000);
Left.write(0);
Left.write(0);
Right.write(180);
Right.write(180);
delay (8000);
delay (8000);
Left.write(90);
Left.write(90);
Right.write(0);
Right.write(0);
delay (1000);
delay (1000);
Left.write(0);
Left.write(0);
Right.write(180);
Right.write(180);
delay (8000);
delay (8000);
}
}
Robot Coding Quiz
Robot Coding Quiz
Today my Teacher gave us a quiz on coding to see if we know what we are doing. She gave each of us different "pseudo codes" and during class we needed to make our robot complete the series of command. Here is Pseudo Code I was given.
Forward for five seconds.
Left tank turn 180 degrees
Forward 3 seconds
Right turn (standard turn 90 degrees)
Forward 6 seconds
For extra credit:
After the above commands get your robot to do a full 360 tank turn to the right and a full tank 360 degree tank turn to the left.
To left is my video of my robot doing the path.
Labeled Wires
Labeled Wires
Today in class we labeled all of our wires with tape so we could find what wire goes where.
Circuit Picture
Circuit Picture
Here is how my circuit is setup and how it is wired.
Ultra Sonic Sensor Research
Ultra Sonic Sensor Research
In class today we did research on how to wire Ultra Sonic Sensors and also we looked at different products of ultra sonic sensors.
In class today we did research on how to wire Ultra Sonic Sensors and also we looked at different products of ultra sonic sensors.
On this website they talk about Ultra Sonic Arduino Interfacing and they give facts about ultrasonic sensors and how to wire them.
On this website they talk about Ultra Sonic Arduino Interfacing and they give facts about ultrasonic sensors and how to wire them.
On this website it shows us How the Ultrasonic sensor works, The components needed, and the Sensor Code.
On this website it shows us How the Ultrasonic sensor works, The components needed, and the Sensor Code.
If/else documentation and Real Life Pseudo Code
If/else documentation and Real Life Pseudo Code
Here is documentation of my real world pseudo code for an if/else statement paired with a function
A function is a block of code used to perform a single related action.
A function is a block of code used to perform a single related action.
Bluetooth Module
Bluetooth Module
This video shows how to pair the Bluetooth module and wire it.;
This video shows how to pair the Bluetooth module and wire it.;
This video gives an explanation on the coding and connections of the Bluetooth module.
This video gives an explanation on the coding and connections of the Bluetooth module.
In this video he connects the Bluetooth module to his phone.
In this video he connects the Bluetooth module to his phone.
Design Group
Design Group
This robot is fully enclosed and servo based its not bigger than a microwave and it has rigid materials. I like how minimal it looks.
This robot is fully enclosed and servo based its not bigger than a microwave and it has rigid materials. I like how minimal it looks.
This robot is not fully enclosed but it doesn't seem to heavy its colorful and is easy to access. I like how he used a container top.
This robot is not fully enclosed but it doesn't seem to heavy its colorful and is easy to access. I like how he used a container top.
This robot is enclosed and easily accessible. Size is not bigger than a microwave. I like how you can see the inside of the robot
This robot is enclosed and easily accessible. Size is not bigger than a microwave. I like how you can see the inside of the robot
Example #1
Example #1
So this robot has a cool design were it has a big moon and stars on it which makes it unique and cool. Also it pops out which makes the proportions good.
Example #2
Example #2
This one it cool because he made his like an ice cream truck which is cool and he has blue lights going on inside and a door in the back that makes it easily accessible.
Project Brief
Project Brief
Here is are Project for this Semester.
Here is are Project for this Semester.
This is are Learning Goals for this Semester which is what we plan to learn.
This is are Learning Goals for this Semester which is what we plan to learn.
Here is the Project Constraints for this Project
Here is the Project Constraints for this Project
Entry Event
Entry Event
Here is my Automata!!
Here is my Automata!!
A cam is a rotating or sliding piece in a mechanical linkage. In my build my cam is performing a circular motion.
A cam is a rotating or sliding piece in a mechanical linkage. In my build my cam is performing a circular motion.
How do we convert rotational motion to linear motion?
How do we convert rotational motion to linear motion?
Here is me describing my automata and the different motions it displays and my creative idea.
Here is me describing my automata and the different motions it displays and my creative idea.
Inkscape Skills Practice
Inkscape Skills Practice
Today in class we were challenged to make a Funny face that was one piece that included eyes, nose, mouth, hair, and eyebrows.
Today in class we were challenged to make a Funny face that was one piece that included eyes, nose, mouth, hair, and eyebrows.
Inkscape Skills Practice 2
Inkscape Skills Practice 2
Today in class we followed Ms. Whites instruction's to make this gear.
Today in class we followed Ms. Whites instruction's to make this gear.
First Decorative Gear
First Decorative Gear
This week we made our first Decorative Gear in inkscape. My problem was that my gear would be cut in a hole because of shapes.
This week we made our first Decorative Gear in inkscape. My problem was that my gear would be cut in a hole because of shapes.
Second Decorative Gear
Second Decorative Gear
Today we learned a new tool that was path effects to make this gear. The first thing we did was align a 3 x 3 inch circle to align with our gear. Next we created a unique shape using either a star our polygon. Then we copied our unique shape then went to Path then effects and selected Pattern along path and last we selected what Pattern Copy we wanted. The Pattern copy I chose was Repeated, Stretch.
Today we learned a new tool that was path effects to make this gear. The first thing we did was align a 3 x 3 inch circle to align with our gear. Next we created a unique shape using either a star our polygon. Then we copied our unique shape then went to Path then effects and selected Pattern along path and last we selected what Pattern Copy we wanted. The Pattern copy I chose was Repeated, Stretch.
Getting to know your Gears Assignment
Getting to know your Gears Assignment
Here is a video of my drive gear turning another gear the same direction. The drive gear is turning the 3rd gear the same direction.
Here is a video of my drive gear turning another gear the same direction. The drive gear is turning the 3rd gear the same direction.
Here is a video of my drive gear making another gear move half the speed. I put dots to help measure the speed and also referenced my gears on gear generator to see the speed difference.
Here is a video of my drive gear making another gear move half the speed. I put dots to help measure the speed and also referenced my gears on gear generator to see the speed difference.
Reverse Engineering Examples
Reverse Engineering Examples
Dancing Digits
Dancing Digits
In this design there is linear and rotational motion, and a mechanical slot a gravity lets the things in the slots come back down . Also there is a motor powering the whole design.
In this design there is linear and rotational motion, and a mechanical slot a gravity lets the things in the slots come back down . Also there is a motor powering the whole design.
Ms. Whites Kinetic Sculpture
Ms. Whites Kinetic Sculpture
Ms. Whites example has layers and gears going opposing directions that makes it look like a kinetic structure. Also has a drive gear and drive shaft turning the design.
Ms. Whites example has layers and gears going opposing directions that makes it look like a kinetic structure. Also has a drive gear and drive shaft turning the design.
My Movie 18.movMy Functional Prototype
My Functional Prototype
Today we chose what project type we were doing. I chose one gear rotating to two opposing gear rotating. Here is a video of my prototype!!
Today we chose what project type we were doing. I chose one gear rotating to two opposing gear rotating. Here is a video of my prototype!!
Kinetic Sculpture Research
Kinetic Sculpture Research
This is David Roy's kinetic sculptures. They are mechanically driven and also they perform rotations opposing each other
This is David Roy's kinetic sculptures. They are mechanically driven and also they perform rotations opposing each other
Here is a 3d model of a kinetic sculpture it has gears as you can see on the side and is performing a rotational motion opposing each other.
Here is a 3d model of a kinetic sculpture it has gears as you can see on the side and is performing a rotational motion opposing each other.
This was a Kinetic Sculpture at McWane Science Center it was performing linear motion.
This was a Kinetic Sculpture at McWane Science Center it was performing linear motion.
Finished Gear Layout
Finished Gear Layout
This is how my layout will look with my gears.
Finished Acrylic Piece
Finished Acrylic Piece
Here is my finished acrylic piece this is my hole and ultrasonic sensor cut out.
Final Digital File
Final Digital File
Here is my final digital file you can see all my gears and designs that are ready to be cut out as well as the spacers, knobs, acrylics, and etc.
Final Gear Working!!!!
Final Gear Working!!!!
FINAL INSTALLED KINETIC SCULPTURE/DECORATIVE GEARBOX (May 25, 2021 at 4:24 PM).MOVFINAL INSTALLED KINETIC SCULPTURE/DECORATIVE GEARBOX (May 25, 2021 at 4:03 PM).MOV(Because of time constraints I postponed the installation of my motor and ultrasonic sensor and decided to use a hand crank but it stills looks very good)
Final Engineering Concepts Reflection
Final Engineering Concepts Reflection
The school year was very difficult definitely in Engineering because of Covid- 19. This year was tough because we did not get the in person instruction and our Engineering class is very hands and very hard for students and teachers. I managed to get through the school year and not give which I am proud of myself for not doing. I managed to make 2 great projects with the help of my teacher and my peers for helping me get through this school year. I am proud of my commitment to staying in this class because there are plenty of times I've felt like giving up.
S-Science
S-Science
We used science throughout this project in the different piece and electronics we use. For example, most arduino unos consist of an Atmel 8-bit AVR microcontroller. Everything is associated with science and we as humans barely think abouit that.
T-Technology
T-Technology
We used a lot of technology in this class but the main thing we used was a coding software named Arduino. We used this software for both of our projects this year and it was really helpful. I learn a lot about it and hope to use it in the future.
E-Engineering
E-Engineering
In this class we use engineering throughout everything we do because our class in Engineering. But we do a lot of building and constructing which makes this class fun!
A-Art
A-Art
In this class we used a lot of art this year. Each of us made our own unique designs of a robots and a Kinetic sculptures which made our projects standout.
M-Math
M-Math
We did a lot of calculations this year definitely in inkscape where we created our designs for our gears. We had to scale our shapes up and down which consisted of a lot of numbers and calculations .
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