Programmable Logic Circuits

Today we researched Programmable Logic Circuits, and specifically how to store data using an 8 bit bus.  (We also ordered our Arduino Uno!)

Well, they were wrong then... weren't they?!

So-- we finally have created the monster.  The 1st Aggie-bot was born today, October 19th, 2010 at 4:06pm.  Since it's still young, we haven't yet given it a name (or even a gender), and it is completely immobile.

The original design was modified slightly during construction to rectify a minor glitch in the purchased parts... the push-button switches we got default to "open", so the whole remote controller was reversed... up was on... and down was off.

We spent the better half of the meeting trying to manufacture wheels that were light enough for the Hi-speed servos to spin and propel the Aggie-bot... all to no avail.  So we came up with a new design that involves a rubber band drive chain for each servo, and we'll most likely use much larger wheels in the back (making the Aggie-bot Rear-wheel drive).

That's all for now!

Still in Pieces

Well--- today we discovered that we needed a new bread-board for the chassis, so it looks like we'll be building NEXT week.

The Beasty's in Pieces

All the pieces are spread out, and we're inventorying for the build next week.