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Day 19: Prototyping, Manufacturing, Programming & Design

2011 FRC Build Season

Prototyping

Today, the prototyping team was hard at work on another minibot prototype.  This prototype has had much of the weight removed in order to speed ascension times.

Manufacturing

Today, the manufacturing team worked to finish the drivetrain cams and start several superstructure gusset plates and gearbox spacers.

Programming

The programming team worked today on their straight drive code.

Design

Today, the design team worked on finalizing a list of bearings for the robot and parts to be manufactured.  Furthermore, the team worked to detail the arm gearboxes, belts and rollers.