General Timeline

WeekDate Task that is DueDone
1.--Timeline X
2.--Motors/Controller, software object level/battery decision, electrical descriptive block, member list X
3.--Protocol decision (Moved to week 7) X
4.--
5.--
6.Jan 11Chassis design made/ objects and unit tested/USB device decision X
7. Jan 18 Protocol Decision and Final Chassis design X
8. Jan 25Letter of submission X
9.Feb 1
10.Feb 8
11.Feb 15
12.Feb 22Chassis built X
13.Mar 1
14.Mar 8
15.Mar 15
16.Mar 22Wiring done! Or else X
17.Mar 29Software System done X
18.Apr 5
19.Apr 12
20.Apr 19Final test ?
21-25Apr 26 - May 24better be done ?
--May 28Start of Competition

Phases

Phase 1: Basic Functionality Due March 28 at the latest

Electrical Systems
WeekDate Task that is DueDone
1.--Timeline X
2.--Motors/Controller, software object level/battery decision, electrical descriptive block, member list X
3.--Protocol decision (Moved to week 7) X
4.--
5.--
6.Jan 11Chassis design made/ objects and unit tested/USB device decision X
7. Jan 18Parts ordered: Camera parts, System monitor parts X
8. Jan 25Nothing due, Continue working on build and writing firmware for systems X
9.Feb 1Data transceiver and Navigation system completed X
10.Feb 8Video transmitter tested, USB connectors and Hub bought X
11.Feb 15Analog servo controller completed X
12.Feb 22Noting Due X
13.Mar 1USB hubs completed, Motor controller, System monitor, Camera mux completed
14.Mar 8Camera controller box build, Final arm design X
15.Mar 15All modules completed, System monitor mounted X
16.Mar 22Work with CS team to verify systems X
17.Mar 29Work with CS team to verify systems X
18.Apr 5 Work with CS team to verify systems X
19.Apr 12Work with CS team to verify systems
20.Apr 19Final test
21-25Apr 26 - May 24better be done
--May 28Start of Competition

Mechanical Systems
WeekDate Task that is DueDone
1.--Timeline X
2.--Motors/battery decision X
3.--
4.--
5.--
6.Jan 11
7. Jan 18
8. Jan 25Drawings sent out, parts ordered X
9.Feb 1Research for arm and camera stabilization complete
10.Feb 8 Continue Above Tasks X
11.Feb 15 Continue Above Tasks X
12.Feb 22Chassis build complete X
13.Mar 1
14.Mar 8Camera stabilization mount and arm completed and mounted X
15.Mar 15Drawings sent out for new top plate with more efficient hole placements X
16.Mar 22
17.Mar 29
18.Apr 5 Everything built, or else X
19.Apr 12
20.Apr 19Final test
21-25Apr 26 - May 24better be done
--May 28Start of Competition
  • Mechanical
    • Rolling Chassis (Motors, controllers, batteries, wheels)
    • Front and Rear Universal Mounts
    • Vision mounts
    • Robotic Arm
    • Easily configurable mounts for each task
  • Software
    • User Interface (Controllers, GUI, tent equipment)
    • Operating System
    • Control Software (Can maneuver Rover easily from remote location)

Phase 2: More than Necessary

  • Electrical * * *
  • Mechanical * * *
  • Software * * *

Phase 3: Crazy Awesomeness

  • Electrical * * *
  • Mechanical
    • Build landing dock for aerial vehicle, aerial vehicle to provide birds eye video for rover and scan terrain and supply GPS coordinates to field markers, missing astronauts, etc. * *
  • Software * * *