Incline - Planning

Challenge: Steep Incline

PLANNING

Challenge Objectives:

To create a device which will climb a steep incline.

Challenge Outcomes:

ALL students will: Be able to create a basic sketch and flowchart of a device which can climb a steep incline

MOST students will: Be able to create a detailed sketch and flowchart of a device which can climb a steep incline

SOME students may: Be able to create realistic looking sketch (including all major components) and flowchart of a device which can climb a steep incline

Keywords:

Gear down: This is the process of slowing down the output of a motor, however increasing the torque.

Introduction to the challenge:

There will be a steep ramp in the STEM lab. You are to create a device which can climb as far up as possible. Speed is not important in this!

15 degrees: 1 point

25 degrees: 2 points

45 degrees: 3 points

60 degrees: 4 points

70 degrees: 5 points

Main Activities:

Part 1: Design

Remember to put these on your MS Rover Robotics Online Portfolio

A) Sketch (2 points)

In your robotics planning pad, create an annotated sketch of the device you wish to build.

Remember to annotate the following:

Gears
Major components
Potential movement

B) Flowchart (2 points)

Create a flowchart displaying your devices functionality

Remember to include the following:

Decisions (if your device has sensors)
Detail on the movement (rotations, degrees, seconds, power)

You will get an extra 2 bonus points for a creative and efficient design!

Grading:

Part 1 - Design:

Detailed and annotated sketch: 2 points

Detailed and correct flowchart: 2 points

Creative final design: 2 points

TOTAL: 6 points

Rounding up the challenge:

Make sure your MS Rover Robotics Online Portfolio is clearly labelled and every image is a suitable size.

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