Micromouse
Staff: Louie Labata, Isaiah Tapia, Charles Su, Sophia Quach, Zach Szeto
Lecture: Monday 8-10 pm, Cory 125
GitHub Link (Labs): Link
INTEREST FORM: Link
Staff Application: Link
| Week | Title | Content | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Sep 8 | Introduction to Micromouse | • Team Forming • Course logistics, questions • Primer on what to expect of this course. | Slides |
| Week 2 Sep 15 | Lab 1: Assembly (SMD) | • Assemble the robot! • Learn how to use a reflow oven | Lab Doc Slides |
| Week 3 Sep 22 | Lab 2: Assembly (Through Hole Components) | • Learn how to use a soldering iron • LEDs, Battery Connectors, Headers, and Motors Driver assembly. | Lab Doc Slides |
| Week 4 Sep 29 | Lab Check Off #1 (Assembly) | We’ll use this day to finish assembly or any other bumps in the road we may encounter | |
| Week 5 Oct 6 | Lab 3: Encoders | • Hall effect sensors • Polling vs. interrupts • Learn the purpose of encoders | Lab Doc Slides |
| Week 6 Oct 13 | Lab 4: IR Sensors | • ADC readings • Sensor calibration | Lab Doc Slides |
| Week 7 Oct 20 | Lab 5: IR & Odometry and Motor Control | • Linear and angular distance • Spin those motors | Lab Doc Slides |
| Week 8 Oct 27 | • Lab Check Off #2 (Encoders / IR Sensors) • Lab Check Off #3 (Odometry) | Work & Check off day | |
| Week 9 Nov 3 | Lab 6: Intro to PID | • The 'P' in PID | Lab Doc Slides |
| Week 10 Nov 10 | Lab 7: More PID | • The rest of PID • Wall following and turning | Lab Doc Slides |
| Week 11 Nov 24 | (Optional): Catch up session/finishing the course strong ! | Use this time to work on your mouse and receive help from staff. | |
| Week 12 Dec 1 | Maze Solving / Finishing up | • Flood fill algorithm or whatever you come up with! | Lab Doc (WIP) Slides |
| Week 13 Dec 8 | Mouse Completion | We check to see if you have either finished or made satisfactory progress towards completing your mouse | Thank You ! 🐁 |