Over the next two days, we assembled the electrical components, which turned out better than expected. We were able to connect our LCD screen, potentiometers and servo motors to the breadboard. While building the circuit, we had a better overview of our circuit as well as additional components we should include. This included adding a servo motor to act as a ‘release’ to launch the ball, touch sensors to detect when the gorilla has been hit and ramps for ball collection.

 

Sadly, our potentiometer to control the speed of the flywheel was not successful. After much struggling, we had to engage our friend (EEE student!) who could not figure out the problem as well. Upon a long dinner break, we were inspired and made a few adjustments to our circuit connections. Our DC motor is working now! 

Before anyone comes at us for our circuit diagram, do remember we’re just BS, EESS and CBE majors.

Though our electrical components so far were working alright, Dini and Yan Ying were overseas bound, leaving a sad Yong En behind. Being hardworking students, we split up the remaining work which could be done remotely, such as 3D modelling and more research on our push button.