All-team Meeting 2009-11-08

Hardware

• Most of the parts have come in: frame has been assembled
• Have designed shock absorber system for drive train (will order the rest of the parts and have it assembled by break)
• This week will also cut U-channel to mount the cases

Electronics

• Not much to report
• Need a 3U case for the computer

Software

• Fixed a compilation issue with the Python modules
• Took the robot out on Monday
  • Using Andy's GPS
  • Weird, weird bugs --- but hopefully fixed now
• Need the computer available all the time

Misc

• Suggested to talk the Development Office about getting a new monitor
  • Tom to research a few models
• Discussion of timeline
  • New frame will be ready for electronics and sensors soon (end of this week?)
  • Electronics won't be ready until beginning of next quarter
  • Decided that the transition will be made 2nd week of winter quarter, possibly into the 3rd week, during which time the robot won't be operational