Activity 3.1.6 Opened and Closed Loop Systems

Procedure

Activity Part I

1. Build the support system and track
2. Add the motor and gearbox to the track and then wire the motor
3. Write a program that will shuttle the motor back and forth 1.5 seconds each way 20 times

Activity Part II

1. Place a mini switch on both ends of the support system and track. Wire the switches to I1 and I2. 
2. Write a program that will shuttle the motor back and forth five times based on feedback from when the switches are pressed.

Activity Part III

1. Remove the mini switches. Add the smaller building blocks to the ends of the gearbox and motor. Use the larger building blocks to create extensions from the track on each end. Add covered lamps to the extensions using smaller building blocks on one side of the track. Using the same attachment method, place a phototransistor across from one lamp and a photocell across from the other.
2. Write a program that will shuttle the motor back and forth five times using the phototransistor and photocell for feedback.

Activity 3.1.5 Variable Functions

Procedure

1. Create a program that will control how many times the lamp will turn on and off

Activity 3.1.4 Branch Fuctions

1. Create program with two switches so that they will turn on a lamp when one switch is pressed and turn off the lamp when the other switch is pressed
2. Run the program 

1. Wire the potentiometer and turn it counter-clockwise until it stops
2. Test it: the box next to the input reading became checked and unchecked and the number switched between 1 and 0.

Activity 3.1.3 Basic Programing

Procedure

1. Construct a flowchart that will turn a motor on and off. Using RoboPro software.
2. Test the system to see if your flowchart performs as written.

Part I:

• Start program
• Make motor start
• Insert time delay for 3 seconds
• Motor resumes
• Make motor stop
• End program

Part II:

• Start program
• Make motor start
• Run 2 seconds
• Stop for 2 seconds
• Run for 2 seconds
• Make motor stop
• End program

Activity 3.1.2 Flowcharting

Shape Meanings

Procedure #1

Procedure #2

Procedure #3

• How is flowcharting similar to using a map to plan a route for a trip?

             You reach landmarks which you then decide where the next one is. Enabling quick successful stops until you reach the target location.

• Describe a process that you perform every day. Develop a flowchart that illustrates the process.

Making Toast

Activity 3.1.1 Inputs and Outputs

This activity was used as an introduction to our future robotic projects, and getting an understanding of how inputs and outputs work in both analog and digital formats.

We used Fischertechnik components including: Interface, power supply, and USB cable, RoboPro software, and some complete wires

Everything is plugged in

Testing different things with RoboPro