1) El Toro
– needs sideways movement
2) “Roll Bar”
– secure lexan floor (maybe drill access holes?)
– select bearings for catapult shaft
3) Catapult
– reinforced spring
– locate places for lower spring mounts
– mount winch and arresting straps near front
– straps need sewed loops on ends
– pivots need bearings prings and winch strap attachment points
– install safety cabling on all springs
– reinforce catapult’s EMT “bale” with wooden dowel inside
– attach catapult bale to subframe with clamps
– should shaft rotate?
– length of straps?
– numbers for throwing the ball?
4) catapult winch
– recut triangle plates
– assemble dogbox on common shaft (must document)
– fabricate and align brackets for winch
– reinforce chassis as necesary
– solder electrical pigtails to gearmotor before installation
– what length should central shaft be trimmed to?
5) winch release/ rewind mechanism
– fabricate winch clutch engagement mechanism.
– finish assembly and install complete winch in chassis
– motor locations?
– limit switches?
6) Electronics board
– establish cable routes to motors and sensors
– secure board to rollbar framework
– design protective covering and system for easy access
7) Sensors and switches
– install all switches and encoders
– loom or fasten wiring to prevent damage or loosening
– final list of sensors?
8) Camera & lights
– strobe installed in conspicuous location
– Camera and LED ring installed
– code for autonomous
– possible uses during teleop?
9) Goalie pole
– mock up and basic dimensions before bag and tag
– is it worth doing?
– risks of 50 pt technical?