Date: 4.14.16
Students: Grant and Owen
Time: 4:00-7:30 PM
Location: Logan HS
Goal: Program and calibrate controller for the AV.
Work progresses on the Autonomous Vehicle. The main goal tonight was to work on configuring the controller for our GPS system. We also started to build the control pod which will allow us place all of our motor drivers, relays, etc... in a central location. This will be moved to and from the vehicle when programming or testing is needed to be done.
We want to make as much of the wiring and connections to various components transparent. This means we don't want to cover the frame with a sheet metal body. We want students to see how the wires and components are hooked together so they can physically trace current paths. In doing so, even after the project is completed the AV continues to be an educational tool in the future.
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| Grant working on programming the controller. Also pictured is the 30 W solar panel we will incorporate in the charging system. |
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| This is the start of our control pod. It is being mounted on acrylic glass for to allow for transparency. A small breadboard and 12 V relay are being mounted next to the mount for our controller and GPS which will be placed above on the mast. |
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| Welding is coming along on the vehicle frame.The front wheels are mounted and students are getting ready to place the linear actuator to direct the steering on the frame. A big thanks to Mr. Pitz and his student assistant Tristan for their work on this. |
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