Week 6: 2/28/17

Week 6 is underway. We originally wrote the code to circle the chairs once and then looped it to repeat. That had problems so we just repeated the code 3 times. The code works but the robot often veers to the left and runs into the chairs. We need to overcome this setback and get the Squarebot to perform more consistently. Persevering!

WEEK 5: 2/24/17

 

Today we are trying to finish code our square bot. It is proving to be very difficult. The robot is able to move forward and make turns autonomously but we are running into problems. After it goes around the chairs it does a couple 360 turns that we don't want. Also, the right motor isn't functioning properly. We hope to resolve these problems ASAP!!!

WEEK 5: 2/21/17

This week we start coding our square bot! We received our first challenge from Mr Martin which is to go around two chairs which cover eight floor tiles. This will be very challenging because we cannot use the controller to do this, it must be autonomous. We are trying to finish this challenge as fast as we can so that we can be one step ahead of the game. We are truly THE REAL DEAL!

WEEK 4: 2/17/17

   Today marks the end of week four. We have successfully built our squarebot as well as code it for remote control. Now we have a new challenge. We're attempting to code it for autonomous actions. Wish us luck!  

WEEK 4: 2/13/17

Today is the start of Week 4. It is our first official full week building. We have decided to build a Squarebot. We are following the instructions from VexRobotics. This will be a challenge for us because none of us have much experience with the tools, parts, or jargon. We are learning as we go. We want to build the robot as the instructions specify. We're gonna figure it out. Keeping it REAL!

WEEK 3: 2/10/17

Today we handed in our badges and now the real challenge begins: WE START BUILDING ROBOTS!!! Since we are the first group to finish with virtual worlds we get to pick the cart and the table we will be using for the rest of the year. But before we start building we must take the old robot apart. It has been somewhat challenging since most of us don't know how to take a robot apart and we barely know about the tools. This will be very challenging, but we will survive!

WEEK 3: 2/7/17

This week we are trying to finish getting all of our badges. These are screenshots of the badges we have collected so far in Virtual World. We have badges from Ruins of Atlantis and Curriculum Companion. We only need a few more until we have 30. Then we can begin building robots. We are almost there. Working hard!

WEEK 2: 2/3/17

Today, our whole group started coding and proceeded to work on Ruins of Atlantis to obtain badges. Amani is in the lead with 20+ badges and its only been the first week! He is the GOAT of robot coding. The rest of the group members are trying to catch up to him but it's a tough task. It is really tough at first but once you get the hang of it it's a piece of cake.

WEEK 2: 2/1/17

In our first week as the group Real Deal, we began using the program Virtual World. We have to earn 30 badges before we can build robots. Amani, using his Squarebot, earned a Progress Badge while executing the basketball drill. Richie helped to modify a sample program in code. Starting off strong!