1. EE 296 TEAM “DA KINE” MICROMOUSE PROJECT PROPOSAL Team members: Software Group - Henry, James Roles : tracking, mapping, guidance, interface Hardware Group – Regi, Wes Roles : sensors, soldering, device placement, chassis construction, motors, power supply

2. Overview To create a moving object which can traverse through the maze and find the center of the maze without any human intervention.

3. General Approach First step - work in separate groups (software/hardware) Second step – integrate software and hardware when both are working properly Third step – test, solve problems which arise ( ex. turns, alignment, crashing, etc.) Final step – make final adjustments on the mouse, then let it rip!

4. Potential Problems Steering (turning at desired angles) Centering mouse between walls Time conflicts when having group meetings Code errors Durability of mouse from crashes (damage control)

5. Fruits from labor! Learn how to integrate software and hardware to solve a real world problem Learn how to apply engineering principles and theory to create a smart robot Learn how to troubleshoot Learn how to work as a team to reach a design goal

6. Expectations Mouse will find the center of the maze in record time! Win the micromouse competition! Be the next micromouse champion!