THS Robotics Project - Mini Sumo

PDXBot and the Mark 3 Mini Sumo Robot The Mark III Mini Sumo Robot was chosen for the team's first project for the following reasons. First, the Mark III is a widely-configurable and versatile robot that it easy to learn with. Second, there is a local competition that the Mark III mini-sumo is well suited to compete in. And finally, it is the official robot kit for the Portland Area Robotics Soceity (PARTS), which makes help especially easy to come by around here. Prices and detailed information about the components are available from the junun.org Mark III store. A complete list of all components included in the basic kit, along with schematics, drawings, and pictures, is also available from junun.org (Mark III Complete Kit).

Project Schedule

2 Feb :	Aaron: Review the PDXBot mini-sumo category design guidelines
9 Feb :	Aaron: Review the PIC controller block diagram and its key features. Aaron: (if time allows) Basic sensor reading, and servo control pulses.
16 Feb :	Aaron: Soldering electronic components. * - Our target is to order the Mark III robot kits by this date.
23 Feb :	Brent: Review Mark 3 kit contents and begin construction
2 Mar :	Aaron & Brent: Mark 3 Building (week 2)
9 Mar :	Brent: Introduction to the Microchip PIC16F877-20 compiler and assembler. Aaron & Brent: Troubleshooting PC to robot communications.
10-12 Mar :	All: FIRST Robotics Competition at the Portland - Rose Quarter Memorial Coliseum Date and times to be determined.
16 Mar :	All: Mark 3 programming
30 Mar :	All: Mark 3 programming
23 Mar :	All: Mark 3 programming
6 Apr :	All: Mark 3 programming - AND / OR - TBD: Open alternative (TBD - depends on programming progress)
13 Apr :	All: Mark 3 programming - AND / OR - TBD: Open alternative (TBD - depends on programming progress)
16 Apr :	All: Mini sumo robot competition (location TBD) * - Parents, siblings, and friends are welcome to attend
20 Apr :	All: Discuss Mark III customization and general custom robot projects.
27 Apr :	Open - to be determined

Go to the THS Robotics home page.

Last updated on 11 December 2005. Please direct any feedback to the webmaster.