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* Placed orders for all necessary parts
 
* Placed orders for all necessary parts
  
===== Week of February 28th =====
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===== Week of February 28th=====
 
* Most parts arrived
 
* Most parts arrived
 
* Began testing the interface between Leap motion and Java
 
* Began testing the interface between Leap motion and Java
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* Working prototype of encoder with LED and photo detector
 
* Working prototype of encoder with LED and photo detector
 
** Began 3D printing component to fix the encoder to the chassis
 
** Began 3D printing component to fix the encoder to the chassis
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===== Week of March 6th =====
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* Wrote code to connect computer to Arduino via COM port
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* All parts arrived
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* Implemented 3-D printed encoder on the robot
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* Soldered the Driver shield for the Arduino
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[[Category:Spring 2016 Logs]]
 
[[Category:Spring 2016 Logs]]

Revision as of 18:15, 21 March 2016

Week of February 7th
  • Completed project proposal
  • Researched options for purchasing parts
  • Ordered DIY RC kit
  • Built RC car and a simple circuit to test functionality
Week of February 14th
  • Finalized budget items and added links
  • Edited proposal to best reflect our goals
  • Began research on coding with Leap Motion, Java, and signal transmittal via Bluetooth
Week of February 21st
  • Continued research on coding with Leap Motion
  • Scheduled first project evaluation
  • Placed orders for all necessary parts
Week of February 28th
  • Most parts arrived
  • Began testing the interface between Leap motion and Java
  • Conducted more research on bluetooth signals
    • RXTX library for Eclipse?
    • Limited in type of signals to send
  • Working prototype of encoder with LED and photo detector
    • Began 3D printing component to fix the encoder to the chassis
Week of March 6th
  • Wrote code to connect computer to Arduino via COM port
  • All parts arrived
  • Implemented 3-D printed encoder on the robot
  • Soldered the Driver shield for the Arduino