Capstone: Profiled Arm Tuning Report
Tune and document a profiled mechanism.
Module 15: Season Robot CapstonesCapstone
FTC · Java
In this lesson, you will:
- 01Define states.
- 02Tune profile constraints.
- 03Validate repeatability.
Concept narrative
This project combines states, profiling, feedback, feedforward, Dashboard, and documentation into one mechanism students can explain.
Robot mental model
The arm is a controlled system, not a servo trick. It should move between named states with planned motion and known failure modes.
Implementation walkthrough
Implement enum states, profile generation, feedback follower, telemetry, and a tuning log. Validate small, medium, and full-range moves.
ProfiledArmReport.mdJava
State: SCORE Target: 0.46 Max velocity: Max acceleration: kP: Observed overshoot: Next change:
Common mistakes and debugging
If tuning only works once, document why. Check battery, mechanical play, hard stops, and output saturation.
Checkpoint
- States are named.
- Graphs are included.
- Constants are justified.
- The test record includes the setup, prediction, and observed result.
- A teammate can repeat the check from the saved evidence without guessing.
Reflection check
Check your understanding before moving on.
Which result best demonstrates completion of “Capstone: Profiled Arm Tuning Report”?
Why record the test setup, prediction, and observed result?
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References
Finished reading?
Mark this lesson complete — “Capstone: Vision-Selected Road Runner Auto” is up next.