Introduction:

The first experiment we have done in the science 184 class is to build a robot that runs with batteries connected with two motors and controlled by a servo in the middle as shown in the pictures below.

Procedure:

1.     I build the Basic Two-motor NXT Car (picture of NXT)

2.      then program it for the following:

a.       Drive in a circle with ~2 ft radius, one revolution

b.      Drive in a circle with ~2 ft radius, one revolution, reversing the direction

c.       and then make a sound

e.       Make up some funky trajectory for your car

Experiment:

1.      I attach a motor to Port A

2.      I program in LabView a VI to run motor forward, backward, and with various power levels

 

3.  Then use the While loop to run the motor until the Stop button is pressed

4.      Then I use the following program to design a robot that will meet the contest requirements

Overall, my first experiment was a success and easy because of my experience with lab view and being a third year Electrical Engineering student. I am looking forward to the future experiments to have a little fun with my robot.