Day Two

Decisions:
Decided on 5 things that need to be done, specifically 4 groups:


Group 1

1. Location of work
2. Teams of 4 (will organize in February)

Group 2

1. Get detailed information, data sheets/specs, on the arms and remote
2. Inventory of what we have
3. Supply list of what we need

Group 3

1. Clean and lube
2. Test remote, arms, and pneumatics

Group 4

1. Build interface
2. Program manual and auto modes
3. Finishing touches

Timeline:
January
09- Inventory + Datasheets
16- Clean/Lube + Supply List
23- Test Remote, Arms, Pneumatics
30- Same as 23rd


February
06- Build Interface
13- Same as 6th
20- Same as 6th
27- Same as 6th


March
05- Make arms work in manual mode
12- Same as 5th
19- Program the automatic sequence + learn about Pulse Width Modulation
26- Same as 19th


April
09- Same as 19th
16- Same as 19th
23- Same as 19th + Start Finishing Touches
30- Finishing Touches


Edit: After class, Larry and I looked at the arms for the relevant information to get more information on them.


2 Arms by CRS Robotics

• Model #: A251 and A255 (Larry Jolley found the link to the manual)
• Inputs: 5 @ 35VDC 2A
• Weight: 17 kgs. (37 lbs)
• Serial #: RA2219 for the A251 and RA20018072 (Mfg in May 2000) for the A255

2 Arms By Hudson Robotics

• Model #: CRSPlus - SRS-M1A
• Serial #: RA1298 and RA1326