Week 1 Update

Week 1

During the first week, the team took time to familiarize themselves with the equipment and ironed out their approach to the problem. They decided that rotating the dish with the motor would be the most straightforward solution to the challenge at hand. They also were given their Arduino micro-computer along with a DC motor. After figuring out some of the built-in functions of the Arduino, they moved to simple circuit assembly on the breadboard. They programmed an LED to blink at a certain frequency, then eventually moved to programm a motor to spin at different speeds. These tools are integral to solving the problem, so the team seeks to gain absolute mastery over them. The team concluded their lab session by outlining their goals for the week to come.