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This month was short but full of work, after coming back from easter we had one week where we were given our final shell and we quickly got to work making sure everything fitted inside of it. I helped William with wiring the LEDs into the shell, marking what LEDs connect to the different parts […]

This month was a very big month as the white line following is now fully completed, and I have made almost all the code for the combat mode. The only problem I am having is when the mouse is turning and the IR sensors detect an object, the mouse attacks but still turns at the

This month I started working on the white line following, William working on the printed PCB board soldering on components and Modu has started working on the shell design. The white line sensors are currently working and attached with zip ties to the micro mouse, but this is just temporary until we finalise the design

Over the last few weeks of December, we have agreed upon our additional feature, a ring of LEDs around the shell, and design for our micro mouse. I have adjusted the PCB design to allow for the extra feature to be printed onto the board. I have also constructed the layout of the LEDs on

In the last month, William and I finished the IR sensors on the breadboard and then I helped Modou with the finishing touches for the PCB design, placing the last few components so it all fits and checking the copper connections to make sure they are all mitring tracks. I have also added the components needed

In this first month of being together we have been able to develop our skills matrix. I am mainly focusing upon the software and working upon the sensors. Most importantly I am the team manager for Charlie and will therefore try my hardest to keep us on track to designing and making the best micro