Carrillo Underwater Systems Scholarship

for MATE ROV Design Competition Participants

Six Rivers - Rhasta ROV

This week's goals:

1. Make a detailed drawing of the ROV's design and mechanics, including dimensions.
2. Create a list of parts needed and their prices.
3. Get the donations from the businesses and do general fundraising.

This week's timeline:

• 3/13-14 Design the ROV's manipulators, bodily structure.
• 3/15 Placement of lights, cameras and motors, and wiring/mechanics, with dimensions.
• 3/16 Create a list of needed parts, prices, and calculate the total cost of project.
• 3/17 Write and send letters of intent to businesses to ask for donations.

We give ourselves an 8 out of 10 for how well we are meeting our timeline.

Accomplishments: We took the team photo, completed the first update for the scholarship, and finished the goals for 3/13-14.

Some things we had a hard time with are: We procrastinated for a few days, occasionally we don't listen to each other as much as we should and gathering enough money to purchase supplies has been challenging.

We give ourselves 7 out of 10 for our overall progress level.

Some ways we could improve are: We need to really focus on meeting deadlines and we need to practice being patient with each other.

Some things we are doing well: We are good at following through when we set goals for ourselves.

Some things we learned are: Team work and cooperation are crucial to the success of the project.

Some questions we have: What does the box look like in Mission #2? What are the best manipulators for the various missions? How much power do the cameras and motors take?

We�ve found answers to those questions by: We looked up the box from Mission #2 on the internet and found a picture. We will study the missions and practice with different manipulators to find the appropriate ones. We will use a multimeter to measure the voltage of the motors and camera.

Some things we�d like to share: We would mega like to have a great time with the other teams!

Next week's goals:

1. Collect donations.
2. Begin construction of the ROV.
3. Purchase the needed supplies.

Next week's timeline:

• 3/20-21 Troubleshoot and finalize ROV's design.
• 3/22 Appear at businesses to collect any donations.
• 3/23 Purchase needed parts with donation money.
• 3/24 Begin construction on the ROV!

Our advisor says:

Dear Jessica Carillo,

My Six Rivers Charter High School physics students have asked me to write you an update on their progress on their ROV project. These four students participated in a six-hour ROV design workshop on 2/11/06 at Arcata High School. They were the only high school students that attended. During the workshop participants designed an ROV, wired a control box and motors, and used the ROV in the Arcata Pool to complete simple missions.

Since that time the students have registered for the ROV Competition on the MATE website and applied for your Carillo Underwater Systems scholarship. They are currently working on the design flowchart, raising sufficient funds, and creating the ROV design.

Thank you very much for awarding the scholarship to these worthy students!

Louis Armin-Hoiland Teacher Six Rivers Charter High School and Arcata High School

Here's our hard-working guys designing The Grand Rhasta ROV.

Here's our beautiful team ladies working on our Team Update.