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Build Season Weeks 3-4 Overview

Updated: Feb 13, 2024



SUBTEAM HIGHLIGHTS

Manufacturing

The subteam's progress on the shooter/intake after a 9-hour session

The Manufacturing subteam, led by Jameson C. B’25, Charlie K. B’25, Yvonne C. B’25, and Cole W. B’24, made successful strides in Build Season Weeks 3-4. In Week 3, they advanced the shooter/intake for the practice bot, incorporating lexan and aluminum. Meanwhile, they CNC’d plates, prototyped climber/amp functionalities, and disassembled old bumpers. Despite issues with the vanity bumpers, they resumed cutting and installing new belly pan plates.


In Week 4, Manufacturing continued their commitment, prototyping lexan rollers, wiring the practice bot drive base, and perfecting vanity bumpers. Accomplishments included CNCing plates and parts for the practice bot's intake/shooter, rebuilding the shooter/intake guided by Rydar’s designs, and comprehensive rewiring. Yvonne's work on the grippy tube roller intake hinted at possible applications for the amp and main intake.


Programming

Naming convention for autonomous paths

The Programming subteam, led by Julia S. B’24 and Lauren L. B’25, tackled AprilTags, implemented a basic setup and addressed intake and flywheel system challenges. Julia created a state machine for the intake, enhancing accuracy with added sensors, overcoming obstacles like a broken port during PID tuning for the shooter.


Week 4 saw Programming's ongoing efforts, encompassing Lauren’s and Mentor Alex Delgado’s shooter math discussions, CAN ID configuration on the practice bot drivebase, and practice field sessions involving logging by Arsema R. B’26 and Anna S. B’26, auto path testing, and Raspberry Pi coprocessing research. Julia focused on limelight work, Rowan L. B’27 explored Raspberry Pi applications, and the team addressed topics in shooter tuning and naming conventions for autos.


Design

Rydar's climber redesign with an added angle for the chain to slide on

The Design subteam, led by Rydar J. B'24, continued their efforts post-finals, focusing on the four-bar pivot gearbox repositioning. Rydar's team worked on shooter redesigns, exploring a wider intake shooter with left-right independence and addressing challenges in shooter integration with the four-bar mechanism. Carter W. B’26 contributed to climber mounting, and a PDH slot chart was created to optimize power conservation. Brad S. B’25 made progress on bumper design.


Week 4 saw substantial progress in Design as they finalized the shooter's aesthetics and functionality. In designing the climber hook, Carter focused on optimal belt placement and crafting custom pulleys. He and Rydar contributed significantly to climber advancements, securing its placement on the drive base and addressing motor additions and a coiling drum for the climbing string. After facing challenges with a Prusa Mini, they collaborated on an amp arm with Ethan O. B’27.


Outreach and Business

The result of a day of organizing documentation and outreach materials

The Business and Outreach subteams, led by Sol S. B'25 and Santiago Q. B'25, had several responsibilities going into Week 3. Tasks included collaborating on the Impact Essay, reviewing winning essays to refine strategies, and enhancing knowledge about the robot for effective communication with judges. Sol and Santiago compiled guest lists, streamlined communication, and worked on a season to-do list.


In Week 4, along with Carter M. B’26 and Marie W. B’26, they crafted thank-you cards, made more edits on the Impact Essay, and conducted outreach by visiting the YMCA to discuss potential summer collaborations. Outreach and Business made significant progress, finalizing sections of the Impact Essay and expanding engagement with the community. Achievements included sending essay drafts for review, tackling scouting tests, and reorganizing workspaces.


Marketing


Beginning of a handout design for Ice Cream Social

The Marketing subteam, led by Mac D. B'24, divided and conquered in Week 3. Claire S. B’27, Amy S. B’27, and Antoinette D. B’25 captured photos for social media, working on the Impact script, and organizing events on Facebook and Eventbrite. Creative efforts extended to storyboard development, video recording, and the creation of impactful materials such as the impact booklet and safety signs. Amy researched AI editing tools, likely applicable to summer camp promotion and yearbook photo submission.


In Week 4, Claire recorded content for the Build Season recap while Antoinette searched for Impact video content and assisted Amy’s team avatar design for The Blue Alliance. Mac oversaw these tasks, including the Impact Booklet. Continuing work on Instagram posts, Ice Cream social handouts, and the comprehensive media schedule, Marketing created a strong foundation for the remainder of their work in Build Season.


Scouting

Griffin's experimentation with a Blender-powered animation for scout training

The Scouting subteam, led by Griffin L. B'24, made notable progress during Weeks 3 and 4 of Build Season. In Week 3, the team achieved full visibility by publishing Power BI graphs accessible to all, engaged in discussions with potential recruits like Sachin S. B’26, and conducted trials with sheets featuring mock data to refine graph functionality. In Week 4, Griffin proactively created a 10-page document outlining scouting processes, finalized scout training materials, and administered/graded scouting tests. To enhance pre-competition training, Griffin developed a 3D animation using Blender, importing field and CAD models for simulation purposes.


General Management

An updated set of brand guidelines for Year 25

General Management, led by David A. B'25, continued administrative tasks during Weeks 3 and 4. After finals, he finalized and published the Week 2 blog, sending it to Marketing for promotion. David updated Calendly meal slots, Clockify hours, tentative travel rosters, and preparations for the General Meeting regarding scout tests and travel team logistics. Additionally, he formatted the team's holistic documentation, addressing the synthesis of Engineering Notebooks and the team Sustainability Plan.


Going into week 4, David facilitated Leadership and General Meetings, proofread and edited the Impact essay, and refined details of next year's Team Handbook and Leadership Handbook. Accomplishments included discussion of the Technical Binder, recording shooter/intake progress, developing a new brand guide for Marketing, and making edits to next year’s Pre-Season General Meeting Curriculum.


Upcoming Events

Ice Cream Social and Robot Reveal Once the seven-week Build Season is over, please join us Saturday February 24 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the Campus Center to celebrate the team’s accomplishments. All friends, family, alumni are welcome to join us for ice cream and commemorate this milestone!


End-of-the-Year Party and Desert Auction Once our Competition Season concludes, come back to the Campus Center on June 15 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM to commemorate the 2024 season. We will also host our annual desert auction to fundraise for the team!


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