This week, the most significant risks identified include the bending of the board and the possibility of wires coming loose. The board bending is particularly concerning because if it bends too far, it could snap and damage critical components. Additionally, we’ve been having trouble keeping the wires securely connected, which can interfere with power and signal delivery. To address the bending issue, we’ve added an extra board underneath to help stabilize the structure. If this solution proves insufficient, we plan to glue the board for extra support. To prevent wires from disconnecting, we’re being more gentle during handling and may consider better cable routing or retention methods going forward. We also might use superglue to attach the wires to the board.
For design changes, we are adding the IMU and its circuit inside the platform. This placement will allow us to better monitor changes in movement or orientation on the platform.. However, this update also introduces the need to waterproof the circuit. Additionally, we’ll need to design and install wires long enough to connect the IMU from the platform to the main board below. These are relatively small changes.
There is a change where we might measure and record our results and simultaneously improve our robot.
Video of our platform working: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AWDLh1zZTwN2v7Hf4jVGB7jIczxpfVpt/view?usp=sharing