Difference between revisions of "F17: Alpha"

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Code Quality
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Project Title

Alpha - Implement a self driving car via Android App

Git Link - ALPHA
Git Users:

- SushmaSJSU
- ShubhamKulkarni93
- Anirudh1313
- SuchetaCiyer
- SnehaSharma15
- DoyalPatel
- rajvisharia

Abstract

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Objectives & Introduction

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Team Members & Responsibilities

Master Module
- Jigar Agarwal
- Sucheta Iyer

Motor Module
- Shubham Kulkarni
- Raj Visharia

GPS/Compass Module
- Krishna Sai Anirudh Katamreddy
- Sushma Macha
- Raj Visharia

Sensors
- Sushma Macha
- Sneha Sharma

Communication Bridge Module
- Kathan Patel
- Chhavi Mehta

Android Module
- Doyal Patel
- Sneha Sharma

Testing
- Doyal Patel
- Jigar Agarwal
- Sucheta Iyer

Schedule

Week#	Start Date	End Date	Task	Status
1	09/15/2017	09/16/2017	Researched previous projects and discussed to Distributed individual modules	Completed
2	09/17/2017	10/3/2017	Set up individual Git accounts and did individual commits on a GIT file. Create project report template on Wiki. Finalized the scope of each individual modules. Study the datasheet, schematics and prepare the high-level design. Researched and ordered RC Car with batteries, Sensors, GPS and compass Module. Understood the high-level design of interfacing sensors.	Completed
3	10/4/2017	10/12/2017	Motor: Testing DC motors using RC Transmitter and Receiver. Sensor: Interface individual sensors and send the value via CAN Bus. Sensor: Determine pins and architecture of board for all four sensors. GPS and Compass: Interface GPS and Compass to SJOne board using UART and I2C protocol respectively. Communication Bridge Controller: Refer previous projects and get an overview of ‘Communication Bridge Controller’. Deciding the Bluetooth module and place orders based on the requirements. Android: Master:	To Do
4	10/4/2017	10/12/2017	Motor: Observe PWM waveform for DC motors on Oscilloscope. Sensor: Interface all sensors and test the readings under different conditions. GPS and Compass: Integrating GPS module with the compass and calibrating them with SJOne board as per the values obtained. Communication Bridge Controller: Understanding RFCOMM protocol for Bluetooth communication and Bluetooth hardware. Configure Bluetooth module using Bluetooth terminal. Android: Setup the Android Environment Master:	To Do
5	10/4/2017	10/12/2017	Motor: Research on PWM frequency requirements for DC motors. Sensor: Stress test sensors and design the filter for reliable readings GPS and Compass: Interface Geo controller with the Master controller by establishing CAN communication. Send latitude, longitude, calculated angle on CAN bus. Communication Bridge Controller: Interfacing Bluetooth module with SJOne board and test the working of module Android: Get the first Bluetooth reading***** Master:	To Do
6	10/3/2017	10/10/2017	Sensor: Implement the filter and test it GPS and Compass: Communication Bridge Controller: Bidirectional communication between SJOne board and android application Android: Get the Bluetooth reading in Android app Master:	To do
7	10/10/2017	10/17/2017	Sensor: Test all sensors together GPS and Compass: Communication Bridge Controller: Interfacing Bluetooth module with CAN. Android: Interface Google maps Master:	To Do
8	10/17/2017	10/24/2017	Motor: Interface the motors with the master controller Sensor: Integrate sensors with other nodes via CAN GPS and Compass: Communication Bridge Controller: Interfacing GPS module using CAN bus. Android: Get the data of google maps in Android app Master:	To Do
9	10/24/2017	10/31/2017	Motor: Interfacing of Sensors with motors and testing obstacle avoidance Sensor: Test the sensors while car is on the move GPS and Compass: Communication Bridge Controller: Integration of Master with CAN bus. Android: Establish communication with RC Car Master:	To Do
10	10/31/2017	11/6/2017	Motor:Integrating motors with RC Car controllers as one system. Testing, debugging and optimization. Sensor: GPS and Compass: Communication Bridge Controller: Android: Master:	To Do

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Design & Implementation

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Hardware Design

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Hardware Interface

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Project Source Code

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 * Motor: Research on PWM frequency requirements for DC motors.
 * Sensor: Stress test sensors and design the filter for reliable readings
-* GPS and Compass:
+* GPS and Compass: Interface Geo controller with the Master controller by establishing CAN communication. Send latitude, longitude, calculated angle on CAN bus.
 * Communication Bridge Controller: Interfacing Bluetooth module with SJOne board and test the working of module
 * Android: Get the first Bluetooth reading*****