Meeting 3 Date: 2-8-06

Time: 2.00pm to 5.30pm
Venue: Computer Lab 4
Members present: Julia, Xinyi, Chun Ling, Jael
Members absent: Syazana



Theme: All ready and raring to go!

Yes! Finally after much planning, we settled down to work, I mean design the programme. First, we installed the ROBOLAB software into the two laptops we would be using for the rest of the competition. Meanwhile, with help of the 2-D map, we used markers to label and make markings to help us picture the actual field better. We recorded the estimated timings needed for the robot to travel from one point to another as well as confirmed the routes taken by it.

Being left without an instructor this year, we had to fend for ourselves and make up for much lost timing. The going always gets tough but it has been tougher since the element water is involved. After taking recordings, we made a little adjustment to the features of the robot, adding extra extended mini wheels for better landing and securing the plastic cup holder onto the robot. We tightened a few loosened parts.

After the completion of the installation, we moved straight into programming. This time, we managed to complete half of the programme. We were very pleased. However, our happiness was short-lived when we found out that there appeared to be problems in the transmission of the programme into the robot. The transmitter, which is an external device, has to be unlocked by the school administrator.

As training was ending in 15 minutes, we decided to seek help from the administrator during the next training session. We ended up discussing on the design of the T-shirt that we wanted as a team. We also viewed the layout of the website and suggest ways it can be improved and other things that should be included.

Alright, I dare say we are one step closer to completing the website and programming. Bear in mind, tougher challenges lie ahead! Jia You!