Day 37

Well, today was just one of those days that scared the crap out of me. There are 8 build days left, only 8! I'll admit, we're behind, but here's my prediction for how this week will play out.

• Monday- Finish machining parts, competition sheet metal comes in one door and out the other to powder coater, start assembling the practice robot.
• Tuesday- The drive train should be mechanically put together, and the rest of the sheet metal comes in, competition stuff goes to powder coater.
• Wednesday- Elevator and shooter sheet metal is assembled, mating the two halfs and wiring begins on the practice robot, competition parts are picked up in the afternoon.
• Thursday- Wiring is completed on the practice robot and programming begins, competition drive train begins assembly.
• Friday- Practice robot is driving and getting the final touches put on it, competition elevator and shooter are assembled.
• Saturday- Suffield Shakedown occurs, where we will get three robots on the ramp. Back at the shop the competition robot will be getting mated together and wired.
• Sunday- Competition robot is wired and programming continues.
• Monday- Driver selection and driver practice begins.
• Tuesday- Driver practice and bag party!
• WednesdayTillWPI- Driver Practice.

I'm looking forward to this next coming week, it will be a tough one, but worth it in the end. We'll see how close my predictions play out.

Here's one of my favorite parts that will be on this years robot, a VEX gear, with an Aluminum hub pressed into the center!

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