Sub-component 1 - Ball sorter / Yellow ball container

Overall description:

A total of three motors are mounted on this component. The motors are not shown, but their placements are noted on the picture below. When a ball enters from the top, motor B serves as a gate, stopping the ball directly in front of motor A. A tape sensor placed directly under the ball decides whether the ball is yellow or black. If the ball is black, motor A kicks the ball into the black ball container (not shown). If the ball is yellow, motor B unblocks the ball, and the yellow ball is allowed to pass to the bottom level. The bottom level can accommodate up to four yellow balls. When the robot is ready to score in goal 1, and the ball slide(not shown) is aligned, motor C kicks a yellow ball onto the ball slide, and the ball rolls into goal 1.

Function of component:

1. Collects incoming balls

2. Places balls in correct container according to color

3. Bottom level serves as yellow ball container (stores up to 5).