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- - - - we want the robot to be as efficient as it can be with its moves since we have only 15 minutes to accomplish all of the tasks, so we will have to spend lots of time trying to figure out the best code for every missions and then after that combine everything
    - - when programming we will use different types of commands, so that we can control the robot so that i can finish the missions quickly and the correct way
      - many times while using these blocks we will reuse the same code for example the one for moving
- - - - tells the claw (specifically the motor) when to stop by detecting the level of pressure the objects is giving to the sensor
        
        When the robot receives the broadcast "Claw closing" , IF the touch sensor is pressed, SET motor C to hold position at STOP, ELSE, motor C runs CLOCK-WISE for 1 second.
        
        This usage would be helpful to detect if the claw is tightly grabbing the battery or not, based on the information of the level of pressure, sometimes the battery will fall off from the claw m it is because the motor isn't locked so that the gear wheel is movable, so by adding this sensor it will be able to identify when to adjust or lock the motor.
    - - SEE THE EXAMPLE PICTURE HERE
        
        here are the coding blocks that we are going to apply in our final programming, the block will be coded with a block from the "event" category in the EV3 app, for further information, please see the programming part
        
        The four coding blocks are the ones that we'll be choosing from to use this component, which means some of them may not be used during the programming.
  - - - Detects distances to the targeted object (batteries)
        
        This would be important for the robot to grab the batteries, especially when the batteries are randomly separated on the ground so that every time the specific location of the batteries is not sure, at this time, we can't assure the programmed route will always let the claw to successfully picks up the battery.
        
        Programming SEE EXAMPLE PICTURE BELOW
        When the robot receives on the route, Repeats to rotate(A motor rotates 1 rotation), Until the sensor distance Is less than 15cm. If the sensor distance is less than 15cm, Set Both motor A and motor B 5 rotations clock-wise.
    - - SEE THE EXAMPLE PICTURE HERE
        
        here are the coding blocks that we are going to apply in our final programming, the block will be coded with a block from the "event" category in the EV3 app, for further information see the programming part
  - - - The sensor will be connected with the EV3 computer by using a wire, manipulating the sensor adding coding blocks from the "Sensor" category in the EV3 app
      - SEE THE EXAMPLE PICTURE: here are the coding blocks that we are going to apply in our final programming, the blocks will be coded with a block from the "event" category, such as if, then, and else. For further information see the programming part.
    - - To identify the starting line as well as the finishing line
        
        programming
        IF the color sensor detects red, THEN stop the A and B motors, Broadcast "end" and set the speed to 0%
        
        The timer will stop automatically as the sensor detects red, see the second picture on the right, it would be able to do the timing by it self which is more precise as well.
      - To follow a programmed route
        
        follow the route on the map which is depicted by black line
        
        Programming
        
        following the route will be helpful when doing all missions at once, a correct route will save time and be relative reasonable so that the robot won't drive on water.
- - - - if the wires are too long or too short it may the robot might have a hard time of using its tools
        
        for this we will be following the instructions in the EV3 app to make sure that everything we create and connect will be as efficient as possible so that it can help us with our missions
    - - For this problem we will have all of our tools prepared
      - we will go through many test runs to make sure that everything goes as planned during the final test
      - we will have to learn how to attach the tools quickly while still making sure that they work the right way
  - - - here is a picture of two extensions that we can add to the robot
        
        since there are extensions in theory we can try adding them to make the robot more efficient in the missions
- - - - Construction of the forklift
        
        Using the lego to build the upper part of the forklift, and craft paralleled beams that forms a rail in the middle, that only allow the fork to move up and down. See the example picture below
        
        Use the lego rods to craft the main backbone of the deck (the lower part of the forklift), then pick up 2-4 lego boards with 2x10 dots. and use it to cover the backbone which will create a flat surface for the object to stay steady during the transport.
        
        A motor is needed for this component in order to move the lift up and down, the motor will be installed next to the upper part of the robot on either the left or right.
        
        Pulley block
        
        To make it able to move upwards and downwards, a pulley block must be installed, the pulley, in fact, can be substituted into a wheel hub if we don't have a real pulley at school, it will be installed at the top of the upper part (see picture), vertically to make the wheel rotatable.
        
        A rubber belt/string will be attached one end to the fork (the lower part), and one end to the motor, the middle part of the string will be hung up on the wheel which is on the top of the upper part. (SEE THE EXAMPLE ABOVE) Besides, the rubber string will increase the force of friction and will make sure that the fork won't fall down due to the slippy surface.
        
        Example picture
        
        Mechanical principle As the motor tightens the string, the whole fork will lift up due to the vertical tension from the pulley. As the motor released the string the fork will go down, to due its weight.
      - Method to Attach this component to the robot
        
        Attach this device to the robot with a stick, the stick will be cross-shaped, and the stick will go through the hole of both the robot and the forklift. Looking at the bottom photo, the length of the sticks is about 12 in holes. To ensure that they don't fall off during movement, we plan to add two fastening buttons to the sides of the sticks after they are inserted into the Lego hole, which is the yellow gadget in the bottom right corner of the image.
        
        The component should be removable so that there is a place for other components to be installed at the challenges and won't become burdensome when there isn't a necessity for this component.
        
        12 in holes lego piece
      - Manipulation of this component
        
        The only motor in the component will be controlled by EV3 system, using programs, to let the motor rotate, since the length of the string as well as the height of the forklift is limited, so that there's a maximum and minimum level of lifting or descending, if the motor is still rotating, and it has already reached to it's peak, the consequence will be significant. so we could program the motor so that if it reaches it's limitation, it will stop moving,
        
        Similarly, we could lower the percentage of the maximum speed of the motor, so that the forklift won't be lifting the forklift at a dangerous speed.
        
        Simply put, the component will be controlled by the EV3 system, by either programming clockwise rotating, to anti-clockwise rotating, to lift, or to descend the fork.
      - Usage
        Lift up large and heavy objects such as a number of batteries, and mission props, also can be used for pushing objects on the ground.
  - - - The claws will be installed in front of the robot and will be enhanced with lego bricks, when the mission requires claws, specifically, the claws will be installed on to the base of the forklift, cause sometimes the claws would need to move up and down as well to overcome some challenges that need to drop objects at a high place. In another word, when claws aren't necessary during the missions, the claws will be removed.
      - The motor will be separately installed next to the motor of the forklift, to save space.
      - Similary, this component will be also exchangeable, as different missions requires different different ways of lifting objects up, for example, in the dinosaur toy mission, it will requires to open the cap on top, however in the water tank mission, it would need to hang the batteries up on a rod.
    - - In order to open and close, the claw would be attached to gear wheels which can manipulate the level of opening and close in high preciseness, it would also be helpful when programming, we could count the number of "jags" that the motor can drive in one second, therefore, we could make a prediction of how long the motor would need to be switched on base on the pattern other than guessing. SEE THE EXAMPLE PICTURE BELOW
      - A motor will be installed to power those gear wheels, simply put, the motor will rotate clockwisely or Anti-clockwisely to either open or grab.
      - The claws will be made out of bent lego pieces, these will also be covered with a rubber shield to enhance the grip. See the example picture below,
      - Build claws like this
    - - Will be programmed by the EV3, in specific, the motor will rotate clockwise and anti clockwise, to let the claws open and close.
      - There's a possibility that the claws clutched an object and the object falls when the robot starts to move, this is because the program is being programmed that if the claw stopped moving, (which means that the claw is grabbing tightly to the object), then stop the motor, the gear wheels will rotate at the wrong direction and causes the objects to fall, at this process, we should program to lock the motor, which means that the gear wheels inside will not rotate.
    - - The robot would also require a mini claw to solve some unique missions, The mini version will be exactly the same at attaching as well as manipulating, due to the particularity of M07 where it asks to open a tiny cap of the toy dinosaur, Using the original size version won't be a wise idea to do that, so we would need a mini claw to precisely open the cap.
      - Construction
        
        The claw will be exactly the same but the smaller size in ratio, every lego break will be constrained, which means scales down to the same proportion, for example, a 7x3 bent lego piece will be substituted into a 5x2 bent piece. The same PRINCIPLE as gear wheels. The mini version AS WELL AS the original claw will be using the same motor since they are removable and won't both appear in a mission, by the way, to save power of the EV3.