Saturday 12/21/19 - Fix it and form a strategy!

Date: Saturday, December 21st, 2019
Agenda: Strategize and fix what isn't working
In Attendance: Coach Chad, Coach Cynde, Hayden, Liam, Sean, Connie, Kairon, and Mentor Aidan, Mentor Ben showed up and helped with some programming with Sean
Note Taker: Connie
Tasks: Analyze the problems and fix them
Reflection: The first issue was staffing. We determined that the tires were still not in the right positions, so changing the tires was the first task and then we tested driving to make sure straffing was working properly.
The x-rail is lifting slowly so we changed the programming mode using encoders.

Strategy:
Define goals, strengths and weaknesses -
Priorities -
1. Basic autonomous
2. Get the Foundation Arm working - does not grip well or drive easily because of straffing
3. Re-engineer the Grabber Arm - difficult to grab blocks because they need to be in right position
4. Points Strategy - we need to plan to get points
5. Notebook - Engineering section and programming section need to be done
6. Better Autonomous - add color sensor to detect Skystone, and create 2-4 programs

Instead of the claw arm, what about a flat plate on the front of the robot and a simple swing arm to grab the blocks and move them? It would help align the blocks so that they can be grabbed. We give up the ability to stack easily, but at least we can grab efficiently and move blocks.

Merry Christmas everyone! Saturday meetings over break for those who can attend!