We had a small robotics group today, which was a good thing (the other group members had previous commitments)! We had to get the electrical control box together, so there weren't too many "jobs" to do. This was time intensive, and challenging work. We have decided that if we were to design a new robot, we would make the control box a bit bigger so our fingers, and soldering irons, could fit making the connections without getting in the way. One of our new goals - no more soldering blisters! OUCH!
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We are trying to keep our soldering "blobs" to a minimum, but are also finding the angles we need to work with quite challenging. We had a discussion today about how "easy" this might be if we were all experienced with electrical soldering. But that's what this is all about - learning, trying new things, having fun, and hoping for success - yet willing to work through the challenges!
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Josh works on soldering the connections to the control box!
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Chloe solders the propeller connections!
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Nick continues on the control box!
We are ALMOST done with the electrical work. We are taking tomorrow off - really because I have an appointment, but it will be nice to have a break - we have been working HARD! So, we hope to be "firing up the engines" on Thursday! We'll chat with you all then! Fingers crossed!