Week 1
- Tuesday, September 15 @ 6:30pm - Safety + Stinger Tug Intro + ROS Preface
- Thursday, September 17 @ 5:00-7:00pm - Work Session & Software Environment Setup
- Friday, September 18 @ 2:30-5:00pm - Optional Soldering Workshop & Setup Lab
Group Responsibilities:
- READ THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
- SCHEDULE A WEEKLY GROUP MEETING
- Section 5.1 & 5.2: Environment Setup + ROS Basics
- Section 3.1: Read PCB schematic & datasheets, calculate LED resistor value, gather components
- Section 2.1.1 & 2.2.1: Laser cut balsa nameplates, acrylic deck, and enclosure lid
Week 2
- Tuesday, September 22 @ 6:30pm - Robotic Software and Version Control
- Lecturer: Mitchell Turton
- Thursday, September 24 @ 5:00-7:00pm - Workshop: Harnessing, Crimping & Simulation
Group Responsibilities:
- Section 5.2: Launch and configure the Stinger simulation in ROS 2
- Section 2.2.2 & 2.2.3: 3D print ballast tanks and electronics enclosure in PETG
- Section 3.2: PCB Assembly (solder headers, sockets, resistor, LED, and XT power connectors)
- Section 3.3: Assemble and crimp switch harness
Week 3
- Tuesday, September 29 @ 6:30pm - Basic Electrical Lecture