Our Small Developments

As our team readies our robots for the upcoming competition, we can't help but feel a mixture of excitement and anticipation. We are exited to see the countless hours spent designing, building, and testing our creations pay off as we get ever closer to the day . Each member has poured their creativity and determination into the project, pushing the boundaries of innovation and teamwork.

Over the past few weeks, we have fine-tuned the robots' capabilities, ensuring they are primed for the challenges that await. Perfecting precision and accuracy, every detail has been meticulously scrutinised. Participating in this competition has greatly improved our understanding of the world and the technology that surrounds us, and we are exited to see what the other teams have prepared. With our robots now ready we eagerly await the opportunity to demonstrate the fruits of our labour at Cambridge.

Here's a few things we've been up to.

Camera Mount

This 3D printed holder was designed to fit the colour-detecting camera for the minesweeper challenge seamlessly. Shaz's persistence and innovative thinking helped her enhance her design through only a few drafts. The four prototypes enabled her to perfect the design until she was fully content with the final product.

Claw Attachment

The development of the claw involved numerous prototypes and design challenges. Whether it was inaccuracies in scale or the initial prototype snapping, various issues arose. One such problem was the claws inability to hold more then one barrel at a time. Despite facing multiple obstacles, we persisted, and now our claw is highly dependable.

Nerf Bullet Shooter

Created by Jackson using FreeCAD, this device was designed for the Zombie Apocalypse Shooter Challenge. It has the capacity to hold 5 Nerf bullets and operates by utilizing a motor and a swing system to shoot the bullets.