[Robotgroup] First Night Prep - So Far So Good! :)

[Vern Graner]

Ok, So far whats been done:

1) Complete strip down and cleaning of both RoboSpinArt machines
2) Comprehensive software review and rewrite/upgrade:
    - Roll pump back 1/4 turn to stop drips when turn is over
    - Menu system to support 4 music themes
    - Menu system support for Ink jet printing
    - Ink jet printing code slot created
    - enhanced "attract" mode w/credits in LCD
    - emergency stop button code modded to "listen"
      during "spin-up" routine
    - unload/load (game over) time extended to ~1.5 mins
    - added "stop waiting" function button to load/unload slot
3) Re-edit of music clips for four music themes
    -Pop Rock
    -1960s Rock
    -Halloween
    -Creative Commons (Jonathan Coulton)
4) Replace 32m & 64m SD cards w/ newly loaded 512m
    & 1g cards to support multiple musical themes
5) Completion & Installation of the STROBE board & the
    optical sensor in the motor housing in RSA MKII
6) Completion and installation of Pump Lights in RSA MKII
7) Code re-write to support strobe board in RSA MKII
8) Completion of PONGINATOR tower for van
9) Tarp test-fit on van
10) PingPongPrinter control box complete
11) PingPongPrinter LED light strings complete

An update to the original punch list. Legend:
_NA_= "Not Applicable" (i.e. not gunna happen b4 FNA)
_X__= "Complete"
___ = "Pending"


1) Ponginator
   _X_Create frame for van roof
   ___decorate/fit smaller silver tarp
   ___get software updated:
     ___get eye servos working
     ___create ABORT button code!
     ___more animation/lights while firing
     ___Random moves and light effects in standby
   ___Replace bad rainbird valve
   ___Fix leaky air manifold
   ___create/install shoulder movement motor


2) RoboSpinArt machines
   -RoboSpinArt Machine #1
    _NA_Replace bucket, motor and spinner
    _NA_Replace analog speed controller with Motor Mind b
    _NA_Modify wire loom for MMB
    _X__Update software with MMB speed code
    _NA_Install Ink jet Arm (CALIBRATE HOME POSITION!)
    ____Add camera & servo mount for camera
    _NA_Replace audio amp with T-amp

   -RoboSpinArt Machine #2
    _NA_Build Sign for top
    _NA_Add servo mount for camera
    _X__Add pump under-light LEDs
    _NA_Build RSA inkjet arm (Rick?)
    _NA_Build RSA inkjet servo bracket (Rick?)
    _NA_Install inkjet arm

   -For Both RSA Units:
    _NA_Add Microphone jack /mix knob, talkover button
    _X__Wire in Strobe light unit
    _X__Add white Strobe LED's to the bucket
        (or rewire the existing white LEDs)
    _X__Update software for Ink jet operation
    _NA_Update code for camera pivot
    _X__update code for # of songs per theme storage in uMP3
    _NA_rewire uMP3 to have "talk back" serial line
    _X__Replace low density SD cards w/high
    _X__load SD cards with ALL theme music/efx
    ___Buy paint and cards
    ___Print center logo (and possibly text if ink jets don't work!)

3) Ping Pong Printer
    ___Make a base base (stabilize)
    _X_Order Bulk Ping Pong Balls (done)
    ___Make "receiver" for finished balls

4) Shirts
    _X_ Order
    ___ Delivered to folks working the show

More details to come! :)

Vern

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