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SkyNet

Abstract

SkyNet is a tracking tripod mount that will follow a given target using computer vision technologies. The system utilizes two brushless motors that are controlled by inputs given from a Raspberry Pi 3. The Raspberry Pi 3 utilizes the OpenCV open source library to calculate the deviation of a tracked object from the center of its view. It will then control the motors to correct the camera position such that the target will always be in the center of the video. The mount will be able to hold any standard 5-inch phone (should aim for universal mount) for video recording.

Objectives & Introduction

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Team Members & Responsibilities

Yaron Alexandrovich
Emil Kurian
Gerard Ramos
Fred Sun

Schedule

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Week#	Due Date	Task
1	3/29	- Create Parts list and place order (Motors, Cameras, etc.) - Compile OpenCV C++ code and run examples on Raspberry Pi 3
2	4/5	- Create motorized unit - Be able to track an object in frame (Highlight object)
3	4/12	- Control motors VIA user input - Extrapolate movement of object
4	4/19	- Sync-up on how to command motors (scaling, etc.) - Create API interface to control motors - Create communication tasks to control motors
5	4/26	- Integration of control system and motor unit
6	5/3	- Control Calibration - Use case test
7	5/10	- Finish Report/Slide deck(?)

Parts List & Cost

ECU:

   RaspBerry Pi 3 Rev B

Brushless Motors:

   4008-70Kv Brushless Gimbal Motor ~$20
       - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__43041__4008_70Kv_Brushless_Gimbal_Motor_Ideal_for_mid_Style_Cameras_like_the_Nex6_.html

Controllers:

   A4941 ~$2
       - http://www.allegromicro.com/en/Products/Motor-Driver-And-Interface-ICs/Brushless-DC-Motor-Drivers/A4941.aspx
   
   DRV11873
       - http://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv11873.pdf

Phone mount:

   Vince's cheap ass mount ~Free

Whole Enclosure:

   ??? ~???

Design & Implementation

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Hardware Design

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Hardware Interface

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Software Design

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Implementation

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Testing & Technical Challenges

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My Issue #1

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Conclusion

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Project Video

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Project Source Code

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References

Acknowledgement

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References Used

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Appendix

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 == Abstract ==
-This section should be a couple lines to describe what your project does.
+SkyNet is a tracking tripod mount that will follow a given target using computer vision technologies. The system utilizes two brushless motors
+that are controlled by inputs given from a Raspberry Pi 3. The Raspberry Pi 3 utilizes the OpenCV open source library to calculate the deviation of a tracked object from the center of its view. It will then control the motors to correct the camera position such that the target will always be in the center of the video. The mount will be able to hold any standard '''5-inch phone (should aim for universal mount)''' for video recording.
 == Objectives & Introduction ==