3/19 Test

Purpose of Test: Get performance test 4 done

Observers: Tom, Shyon, Meghan, Dean

1st Run (3:20, Course C): Can’t drive straight

Changed: Changed drive straight correction factor

2nd Run (3:30, Course A): Still very inconsistent

Changed: Ran test code to observe turn angles and appropriate motor powers to drive straight, then used another wall to square up

3rd Run (3:45, Course D): Completed performance test 4 about 50% of the time

Changed: How much it turned at the end.

4th Run (3:56, Course F): Kept going too far to the right when moving into crank

Changed: Move forward more before turning to drive to crank.

5th Run (4:03, Course G): Kept going too far to the right when moving into crank.

Changed: Move forward more before turning to drive to crank, increasing turn angle before turning into crank.

6th Run (4:15, Course A): Kept missing the fuel crank inconsistently

Changed: Made the turning mechanism attach to outside of wheel instead of inside

7th Run (4:25, Course C): Mechanism was weak and kept bending after attempting to turn with wheel

Changed: Planned on making mechanism out of wood instead of cardboard, plastic, and hot glue

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