Tuesday, July 25

Lecture Topics:

• Real life problems in robotics
  • Generalized sensing of the robot's environment
  • Determining how not to bump into walls
  • Discuss of possible solutions, including solutions the class will implement
• Power Distribution
  • Rechargeable Batteries (various types)
    • Lead-acid
    • Nickel Cadmium (NiCd)
    • Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
    • Lithium Ion (Li-ion)
    • Rechargeable Alkaline
  • Voltage Regulator
  • Fuses
• Switches
  • How they work in a circuit, circuit diagram, etc ...
• Wiring diagrams for power distribution on robot
• Connectors and their benefits

Lab Work:

• Mount more parts (Step 12 to Step 24 of the Online Assembly Guide)
  • Switches, battery charger connector, fuse holder, voltage regulator, and H-bridge
  • Wheels
• Practice wire stripping, crimping, and wiring techniques
• Battery preparation (Step 25 to Step 27 of the Online Assembly Guide)
• Make the voltage regulator connector (Step 28 to Step 30 of the Online Assembly Guide)
• Connections (Step 31 to Step 34 of the Online Assembly Guide)