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#Yuming Cheng <To be determined>
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#Yuming Cheng < Master, GPS, Motor >
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#Ellis Makwana <To be determined>
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#Ellis Makwana <Master, Sensors>
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#Naeem Mannan <Mobile Application, To be determined>
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#Naeem Mannan <Master, Mobile Application, To be determined>
 
#Francesco Vescio <To be determined>
 
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* Sensor
 
* Sensor

Revision as of 21:00, 6 March 2020

Project Title

<Nimble>


Abstract

<2-3 sentence abstract>

Introduction

The project was divided into N modules:

  • Sensor ...
  • Motor..
  • ...
  • Android

Team Members & Responsibilities

<Team Picture>

Gitlab Project Link - [1]

<Provide ECU names and members responsible>

  1. Tanmay Chandavarkar <Master, Sensors>
  2. Yuming Cheng < Master, GPS, Motor >
  3. Ellis Makwana <Master, Sensors>
  4. Naeem Mannan <Master, Mobile Application, To be determined>
  5. Francesco Vescio <To be determined>
  6. Lawrence Wan <Master, GPS, Motor, Sensors>
  • Sensor
    • Link to Gitlab user1
    • Link to Gitlab user2
  • Motor
    • Link to Gitlab user1
    • Link to Gitlab user2
  • Geographical
    • Link to Gitlab user1
    • Link to Gitlab user2
  • Communication Bridge Controller & LCD
    • Link to Gitlab user1
    • Link to Gitlab user2
  • Android Application
    • Link to Gitlab user1
    • Link to Gitlab user2
  • Testing Team
    • Link to Gitlab user1
    • Link to Gitlab user2


Team Deliverables Schedule

WEEK

START DATE

END DATE

TASK DETAILS

STATUS

1 Feb 2020 4 March 2020
  • Create and establish GitLab repository
  • Establish slack channel and invite Preet
  • Look through previous years projects and study it
  • Distribute major roles among team members
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2 05 March 2020 12 March 2020
  • Create a Bill of Materials.
  • Select and order an RC car.
  • Make Repo on Gitlab for all modules - Follow Naming Convention.
 In Progress
Completed
In Progress
3 13 March 2020 19 March 2020
  • Select Part Number for Sensors (Tanmay, Ellis)
  • Designing and deciding PCB tool(Lawrence)
  • Finalizing GPS module by doing some research (Yuming)
  • Finalize and order LCD ()
  • Finalize Motor and Order it (Lawrence , Yuming )
  • Environmental setup of Android ( )
 In Progress
Not Started Yet
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4 20 March 2020 26 March 2020
  • Understand DBC and implement the DBC file compatible with all the controllers.
  • Test motor driving in different situations, begin to listen to CAN for controls.
  • Establish communication across all the CAN controllers over CAN bus based on the DBC file.
  • Verify the power-up interactions and configurations between Master and the other controllers.
  • 03/26/2020 DBC File
  • 03/26/2020 DEMO: CAN communication between controllers.
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5 27 March 2019 09 April 2019
  • // Temporary schedule below
  • Check and Resolve power issue for RC Car.
  • Finalize high-level system block diagram and control scheme.
  • Circuit Simulation in Diptrace Tool.
  • PCB Layout Design in Diptrace Tool.
  • Finalize Components placement on PCB.
  • Establish a connection over Bluetooth and Android app.
  • Establish a communication between Bluetooth devices.
  • Interfacing of ultrasonic sensors to the SJOne board and check for basic functionality.
  • Interface and get the reading of Lidar sensor with SJOne over UART.
  • Chalk out the Message IDs based on the priority of the messages and the data to be sent across nodes.
  • Interface of Servo & DC motor to the SJOne board and check for basic functionality.
  • Interface Compass module with SJOne board using I2C serial bus.
  • Interface bluetooth HC-05 module with SJOne board using serial Communication.
  • Configure bluetooth HC-05 module name as Tech Savy using HC-05 Communication Mode.
  • Explore UI designing of LCD.
  • Finish motor controller API. Test motor driving in different situations, begin to listen to CAN for controls.
  • Add a TextView for displaying the Bluetooth connection status in Android App.
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6 10 April 2020 16 April 2020
  • Parse data of Lidar Sensor depending on distance and angle and send it to master using dbc.
  • Implement basic obstacle avoidance algorithm based on sensor data and test the same.
  • Continue testing motor driver via commands from CAN bus.
  • Build in speed steps to reverse motor for reverse to work correctly.
  • Mount all the sensors and test for any dead band and modify their positions for maximum coverage.
  • Integrate the fusion of LIDAR and Ultrasound sensor to get overall feedback from all the directions.
  • Develop algorithm to avoid obstacles and plan the car's further navigation path.
  • Complete final prototype of the obstacle avoidance feature.
  • Calibrate Compass Module. Develop code for Compass module communication over CAN.
  • 16 April 2019 DEMO: Motors driven by wheel feedback and sensors, Basic obstacle avoidance.
  • Final Wiki Schedule.
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7 17 April 2020 23 April 2020
  • Configure GPS device baud rate and interface it with SJOne board using UART.
  • Send and receive current location, destination and checkpoint coordinates to and from App and Geo module via BRIDGE.
  • Calibrate sensors readings and work on filtering algorithm with Master & Sensor
  • Begin work on LCD to show vehicle live status(speed, fuel-status, obstacles, distance to destination etc.) in a GUI.
  • Finish implementing speed control on motor (to make sure requested speed is met based on RPM read).
  • Work on Car reversing using Motor Controllers.
  • Integrate all modules with the Master to test the data flow.
  • Validation & Verification of obstacle avoidance, steering logic with rear sensor inputs and reversing.
  • Start incorporating GEO Controller information to Master module Steering logic.
  • Decide, implement and test data exchange between Geo Controller and BRIDGE.
  • Calculate and send simple bearing angle and destination status on CAN to figure out initial challenges.
  • Add a Google Map for setting the car's destination.
  • Send car location to app and check points received to Geo module.
  • Verify the stringent requirement of Start-up Sync, Periodic heart-beat messages.
  • Update Wiki Schedule with Test Reports.
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In Progress
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8 24 April 2020 30 April 2020
  • Testing & Validation of the LCD UI and display run time vehicle status and looking forward for feedback from team if any.
  • Improve & Validate Navigation logic with multiple checkpoints, bearing angle and destination information.
  • Identify and mitigate GPS locking, Location Accuracy and Number of Satellite-In-View coming.
  • Validate Accuracy of Compass Calibration with iPhone Compass.
  • Determine and add DBC Changes and finalized.
  • Implement the steering logic with bearing angle and status provided by GEO-Module.
  • Consistently Communicate current car location to App, get check points from App and relay them to Geo module.
  • Send additional vehicle status information from can bus to the App for display.
  • Send the request to Google for getting the checkpoints(use the Google Maps Directions API).
  • Field test and check for obvious issues in obstacle avoidance, navigation, maintaining speed (up/down hill).
  • Provide feed backs to each team on identified short comings.
  • Update Wiki with new details and information.
  • DEMO: GPS driving
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9 1 May 2020 7 May 2020
  • FIELD TESTING - CRITICAL WEEK
  • Implement turning indicators, break lights and head light.
  • Check for Corner cases for steering logic under various conditions and locations.
  • Analyse field test results for GPS and CMPS and work on it if required.
  • Test the accuracy of check-points from the Blue-tooth controller, location data from the Geo-controller sensor and Navigation Algorithm.
  • Check overall robustness of the complete system.
  • Establish complete connection on PCB
  • Update wiki with details.
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10 8 May 2020 21 May 2020
  • All hands on testing and final bug fixes.
  • Check for tuning or calibration of modules if required.
  • Complete end-to-end testing for various scenarios and conditions.
  • Create the semester long project activity video and upload to YouTube.
  • Update and finalize wiki.
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11 22 May 2020
  • DEMO: Final Project
  • SUBMISSION: Final Project Wiki
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Parts List & Cost

Item# Part Desciption Vendor Qty Cost
1 RC Car Traxxas 1 $250.00
2 CAN Transceivers MCP2551-I/P Microchip [2] 8 Free Samples


Printed Circuit Board

<Picture and information, including links to your PCB>


CAN Communication

<Talk about your message IDs or communication strategy, such as periodic transmission, MIA management etc.>

Hardware Design

<Show your CAN bus hardware design>

DBC File

<Gitlab link to your DBC file> <You can optionally use an inline image>



Sensor ECU

<Picture and link to Gitlab>

Hardware Design

Software Design

<List the code modules that are being called periodically.>

Technical Challenges

< List of problems and their detailed resolutions>


Motor ECU

<Picture and link to Gitlab>

Hardware Design

Software Design

<List the code modules that are being called periodically.>

Technical Challenges

< List of problems and their detailed resolutions>


Geographical Controller

<Picture and link to Gitlab>

Hardware Design

Software Design

<List the code modules that are being called periodically.>

Technical Challenges

< List of problems and their detailed resolutions>



Communication Bridge Controller & LCD

<Picture and link to Gitlab>

Hardware Design

Software Design

<List the code modules that are being called periodically.>

Technical Challenges

< List of problems and their detailed resolutions>


Master Module

<Picture and link to Gitlab>

Hardware Design

Software Design

<List the code modules that are being called periodically.>

Technical Challenges

< List of problems and their detailed resolutions>


Mobile Application

<Picture and link to Gitlab>

Hardware Design

Software Design

<List the code modules that are being called periodically.>

Technical Challenges

< List of problems and their detailed resolutions>




Conclusion

<Organized summary of the project>

<What did you learn?>

Project Video

Project Source Code

Advise for Future Students

<Bullet points and discussion>

Acknowledgement

References

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