Date: 1/13/05

Student Name: Rob Hamersma

TAs: William Dubel

Steven Pickles

Instructor: A. A. Arroyo

University of Florida

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

EEL 5666

Intelligent Machines Design Laboratory

Weekly Report 1

I wrote down and fleshed out my ideas for the Putterbot in my notebook. I also outlined a preliminary schedule for development (mostly following the syllabus). I chose a development board (MAVRIC-IIB) after evaluating the options (AVR vs. PIC, different boards). I also spent some time brainstorming the different design options (hole detection, putting mechanism). I am planning to use some programs I developed previously (LCD, servo, IR, sonar) if possible for the Putterbot.