Programming Level 2 - Robot Control Systems

Learning Objective

Implement advanced robot control systems including closed-loop feedback and motion profiles, integrate various sensor types with proper calibration and error handling, develop command-based robot architecture with subsystem management, and create comprehensive autonomous routines.

Prerequisites

• Programming Level 1
• Electrical Level 1

Primary Resources

• Advanced Control Guide
• Sensor Integration Manual
• Command-Based Programming Tutorial
• Autonomous Development Guide

Tasks

1. Advanced Robot Control

• Implement PID control loops
• Create motion profiles
• Design state machines
• Handle multiple control modes

2. Sensor Integration

• Read and process encoder data
• Integrate gyro/accelerometer input
• Implement limit switch logic
• Develop sensor calibration routines

3. Command-Based Programming

• Create robot subsystems
• Implement command patterns
• Manage subsystem dependencies
• Handle command scheduling

4. Autonomous Development

• Design autonomous strategies
• Create modular autonomous routines
• Implement path following
• Test and validate autonomous modes

Level 2 Completion Requirements

• Complete all checklist items with mentor verification
• Successfully implement PID control system
• Create working autonomous routine
• Pass code review with senior programmer

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