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Week 0: Excavation and Strategy

Schedule constraint: Mon/Wed/Thu 2:30–6:00 pm (~10.5 hrs total this week).

Goals​

  • Full manual + Team Update 00 read-through completed.
  • Constraints doc updated (bumper gap, PD/radio, re-weigh, load-in).
  • Hub-state timing chart posted; subsystem requirements matrix drafted.
  • Auto priorities chosen (fuel + L1 vs fuel-only); climb ceiling (L2 vs L3) selected.
  • Rules delta cheat sheet (Update00 vs manual) drafted.
  • Hub-state timing poster for drivers; Q&A question list started.

Plan & time budget (ETA within ~10.5 hrs, Thu is buffer)​

  • 1.0h: Manual/Update00 recap huddle; assign owners.
  • 1.5h: Constraints doc + compliance checklist update; post to repo.
  • 1.0h: Hub-state timing chart + driver dashboard needs.
  • 1.5h: Subsystem requirement matrix (drive/intake/climb/elec/soft) draft.
  • 1.0h: Auto priorities + climb ceiling decision; note risks/mitigations.
  • 1.0h buffer for sign-off and gaps.

Checklist​

  • Manual/Update00 read-through done by leads (Mech/Elec/Soft/Drive)
  • Constraints doc updated and committed
  • Compliance checklist drafted (bumper, PD/radio, re-weigh, load-in, consent)
  • Hub-state timing chart posted to dashboard spec
  • Rules delta cheat sheet drafted
  • Subsystem requirements matrix drafted
  • Auto priorities documented (fuel+L1 vs fuel-only)
  • Climb ceiling (L2 vs L3) chosen with rationale
  • Hub-state timing poster for drivers printed
  • Q&A question list started
  • Risks list (top 3) with mitigations

Owners​

  • Strategy Lead: manual recap, auto/climb choices
  • Mechanical Lead: constraints updates, climb ceiling input
  • Electrical Lead: PD/radio/bumper compliance
  • Software Lead: hub-state timing and dashboard hooks

Risks and mitigations​

  • Risk: Incomplete rule coverage. Mitigation: cross-check sections by owner; log open questions.
  • Risk: Over-scoping climb. Mitigation: pick ceiling now; revisit Week 3 if off-track.

Priorities (P0 must, P1 should, P2 stretch)​

  • P0: Manual/Update00 read-through; constraints/compliance updates; auto/climb choices.
  • P1: Subsystem requirements matrix; hub-state timing poster.
  • P2: Rules delta cheat sheet polish; Q&A list.

Time tracking tips​

  • Log start/stop times per task; keep each task under 60–90 minutes.
  • Daily standup (start of each session) to set 2–3 targets; 5-minute retro at end.

Tips for students​

  • Take notes in the requirements matrix; don’t keep decisions verbal.
  • Flag unclear rules immediately for the Q&A list.

Tips for mentors​

  • Keep discussions time-boxed; capture decisions in docs on the spot.
  • Ask "what blocks you?" at mid-session to remove impediments.