We met up with Ron, a new mentor this year, to discuss vision techniques and try out different cameras and lighting.
We used the Microsoft Lifecam HD-3000, Canon DSLR, MacBook Pro Facetime HD Camera, and the iPhone XS Max camera.
We used red LED rings, green LED rings, and the iPhone flash.
Using the Ring security camera, IR did not work as well, but we will do further testing.
Shot using the iPhone XS Max with “Live Photo” and flash. The reflective tape is on a gray background (a laptop), similar to the color of the rocket on the game field.Shot using the iPhone XS Max with a green LED ring around the dual camera. As you can see, from across the classroom, reflective tape still shines bright green, a stark contrast from the background.
Electrical
We flashed new firmware on the RoboRio, Talon SRX’s, Victor SPX’s, and PDP using the new Phoenix Tuner software.
PDP, Talon SRX’s, Victor SPX’s, VRM, PCM’s, and 6 Solenoid Manifold have all been mounted on the practice robot electronics board.
We have yet to mount the RoboRio because of the lack of 4-40 screws. We are also planning on ordering more 8-32.
Organization
Switching to Agile software development has worked well this past week. Tasks were being moved to the ‘In Progress’ and ‘Quality Assurance’ columns.
More students are involved and held accountable for their work.
We will see in the coming weeks if this organization method holds.
