Lego Mindstorm NXT: Rescue

Date of Meeting:

2/08/07

Minutes Prepared By:

Nicholas Klingbeil

1. Purpose of Meeting (recap of Agenda)

Build tribot and light sensor

Program tribot with light sensor

Create digital blueprint with MLCad

Brainstorm

Research

2. Attendance at Meeting

Name

Capacity

Nick Klingbeil

Team Leader

Darius Jones

Team member

Chris Mcglinn

Team member

3. Meeting Notes, Decisions, Issues

Tribot

Building issues: plans did not mesh with light sensor plans, first modifications made

Programming issues: What is the best way to “follow a line”? Can we make it go straight? Will it curve?

CAD issues: Finding part numbers is hard and tedious. Use of chart necessary

Built, programmed, and virtually prototyped

Discussion of NXT limitations: motor torque, friction, and programming issues

Questions?

What is the length of the ramp?

What, besides the ball and figure, will be present in the disaster area?

What exactly constitutes a “step” in MLCad?

Will there be a number of attempts or time allowed for on-site adjustment?

4. Action Items

Action

Assigned to

Due Date

Status

Research ways to test the limitations of the lego motors and parts

All

2/12/07

In Progress

Complete program for line following tribot

Chris

2/12/07

In Progress

Create ML CAD document for tribot. Create instructions.

Darius

2/12/07

In Progress

Begin to build tribot

Nick

2/12/07

In Progress

5. Next Meeting

Target Date:

2/12/07

Time:

5:00 pm

Location:

UCross

Objectives:

Showcase tribot, continue discussion of design solutions