Micromouse Projects LTD.

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Micromouse Projects LTD.

• Presents a STIG, Whitey, Zephyr Production

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UM v2.0
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Team Members

• Alex Gomera The Sha-see Man
• Brad Centeno The STIG
• Matthew Markley Mr. AmericanEvil

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Overview

• The objective this semester is to
• Shrink the robot into a smaller form factor
• Actually have a tracking test platform for the
  solving code to run through
• Maximize solving code potential to find best way
  to the center of the maze.

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Approaching the Goal

• Using side sensors only, instead of our previous
  side and top down sensor Turtle

UM v1.0 complete circa 2005
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Approaching the Goal Cont.

• Same dimension chassis as last year
• Smaller bi-polar motors
• Cleaner circuit board layout
• Multiple solving codes
• Bringing in different solving approaches

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Potential Hurdles for UM v2.0

• Side sensors not reading at the distances needed
• Sluggish mouse due to smaller motors
• Solving codes not successful
• AmericanEvils lack of commented code

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Tasks Accomplished So Far

• Our Sha-see man is nearly complete with the
  chassis
• Circuit board
• Sensor stand and positioning
• Full mock-up
• Movement commands

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Learning Expectations

• Better solving code
• Choosing better materials and chips
• Etching even better layouts
• Learn about pulse width modulation for next year

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Wrap-Up

• So as of today, our mouse is 90 built.
• We have some more testing to do on the sensors.
• Our solving codes are in the think-tank.

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Conclusion

• We are ready for the final build of UM
• Solving algorithms are being discussed and
  written down.
• At design review, we will post more about the
  mouse and parts of code!
• And on that hopeful notequestions?