Micromouse 296 By Lemmings

Introductions  Vicky- coordinator, software/hardware  Bryce-morale booster, software/hardware  Ruffer-time keeper, software/hardware  Sean-rule enforcer, software/hardware

Overview  Make a robotic mouse as a group  Be able to find the center of a maze as fast as possible  Do so without crashing into a wall

Discussion of Approach  Top Down Sensors  Using a Wall Hugger as the maze solver  If time permits, try different algorithms to find the center of maze  Research previous programs in aid for mapping the maze  Research previous micromouse projects in aid for design

Potential Problems  Faulty Parts  Finding the center of the maze  Mapping the maze  Mouse crashing into a wall  Mouse not able to turn at intersections  Mouse not able to reverse

What We Will Learn  Learn how to program the mouse to move where it should go  Better programming skills/techniques using C compiler  Effectively use components such as resistors, capacitors, stepper motors, etc…  Learn how to put together a finished product  Improve team/group skills. i.e. use time efficiently

Deliverable Goals  Write an effective algorithm to find the center of the maze  Build/design a chassis  Build the final product  Make the mouse move and turn

Schedule  Feb 8 –Start working on lab –Brainstorm ideas on the best design for the mouse  Mar 8 –Have the design for the mouse completed –Have basic shell for the mouse built –Work on programming/debugging the rabbit  Mar 31 –Have a mouse that can go around a corner –Make alterations for the mouse to be more efficient –Continue debugging/programming to improve the mouse  May 1 –Have a finished mouse that can find the center of the maze