I created a horrifying wood block frend which I named "balding squidward". I used a 4 by 4 for the body, with precisely cut wood for the arms and legs. I initially wanted to created ball and socket joints for the arms, but I couldn't figure out how to use the CNC properly, so I scrapped that idea. Screws were used for the eyes, nose, and mouth, and his head was sanded to give him a sizeable forehead.

I was advised by a very mean person to first CAD this idea before building it, and to be honest, I didn't make it past the CADing stage. I intend to continue this project throughout the year, though.

I had to research more about swerves, but given my FRC background, it was mostly self-explanatory. However, being limited to VEX parts is a challenge, as I have to make do with the very little I am giving myself. VEX parts are not very strong.

A lot of changes in my design occured after seeing that some of my logic was off:

• Instead of having two modules side by side in the middle, I decided to have 4 modules, one in each corner. 

• I also decided to add encoders to the kingpin shaft to track how much the wheel rotates for coding purposes.

• The swerve module frames and the bevel gears the  will be 3D printed for ease of making

It took a while to actually sort out how I am going to make this swerve drive, so not very much was done on this section of the project. I only managed to finish the CAD (but I didn't add the chain because I was lazy).

Testing was limited due to the lack of physical project, but some took place in assembly. Using mates in Onshape, I tested to see if all the parts worked well together and they seemed to do so.

My technical evidence is in Onshape. I have included some pictures for viewing pleasure.