This week, I completed the base for the project. I cut the board into an 11” x 12” square and drilled the necessary holes for the column (M5) and the motor mounts. However, I only attached one motor mount instead of fully assembling the board. This decision was made to ensure enough space in our red box and to allow me to map out the electronics before the final assembly. I wanted to avoid repeatedly disassembling and reassembling the base and columns before integrating the electronics.
A significant step forward this week was the arrival of our battery boards and motors. I drilled six holes for the mount, but during this process, I noticed that pushing while drilling caused the wood around one hole to break, making it unstable. As a result, I had to cut and drill another board. Despite this setback, I am back on schedule.
IMG. 1: Cut Board (12″)
IMG. 2: Cut Board (11″)
I am slightly behind due to the delay in the arrival of the wheels, which are needed for fitting. However, aside from that, I am satisfied with my progress. Once the wheels arrive, I am confident that I can fully construct the base. To make up for this time, I plan to focus on completing the rest of the robot build and installing the pistons.
Next week, I plan to install the FPGA and other electronics onto the board, finalize the piston on the second platform, and complete the platforms holding the water.