Requirements/Goals
The stated requirements are:
- The robot must not exceed dimensions of 11” x 11” x 12”.
- The budget must not exceed $200.
- The robot may not interfere with the competing robot or playing field.
- A robot wins by acquiring two Golden Samoleans or by depositing more coins than the competitor.
- The robot must be fully autonomous.
- The overall goal was to obtain two Golden Samoleans in every competition round during the final tournament. The team clearly set the expectation of designing a robot that would be robust and reliable throughout the competition.
Lessons Learned
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Add capacitors between ground and power for all motor drivers, and servo power lines. We are not sure why this helps, but it did!
Add capacitors between ground and power for all motor drivers, and servo power lines. We are not sure why this helps, but it did!