Robot: Charlie

Team MembersSteven DeTardoTom Pniewski

Jeff Voigt

Bio: Steven DeTardo• Second Semester Freshman• Currently a 2EE• Learned how much digital logic has an impact in

controlling electronics. Also how PWM can be used to direct servos

• I’d like to get involved with MIL and some of their projects.

• Work for a company in the marine industry such as Mercury, Raymarine, Garmin or Volvo Penta and get involved with navigation systems

• Get involved and manage your time

Bio: Thomas Pniewski•First year Engineering student.•Used to be Mechanical, switched to Materials•I learned cool ways to prank my roommates•In the future I may take more EE classes•I hope to be an engineer in the automotive industry, and plan to join some automotive clubs at UF•Advice: Early Classes, not as fun as you’d think.

Bio: Jeffrey M. Voigt

• Freshman Engineering student• Rather interested in Chemical Engineering,

former Industrial.• New found interest in EE• Will now look for Thomas Vermeer when I

break my electronics• Play some intramurals, do it• Get money or die trying

Design Methodology• Placed Charlie in maze to test sensor values• Made corrections to sensor sensitivity• Used all 3, Left, Front, and Right • CdS cell to stop in garage• Sensors helped prevent wall collisions• Leaving sensor values equal prevented wall

collisions, however didn’t permit Charlie to complete the maze

Wildcard Conclusions

• Robotics can give a rewarding experience when solving problems. It can be as complex as you want to make it. It has infinite possibilities.

• If you think you might like robotics this is the class for you. If you already do, you’ll appreciate it more.

Movie Time!