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=== Technical Challenges ===
 
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== Geographical Controller ==
 
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Revision as of 19:00, 5 April 2023

Project Title

<Team Name>


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> <One member may participate in more than one ECU>

  • 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


Schedule

Task# Start Date End Date Task Status Point of Contact
1 02/13/2023 02/18/2023
  • Read previous years' projects, gather information, and discuss among the team members.
  • Create a private git fork for the RC car repository.
  • Decide and conclude a recurring team meeting schedule
 Completed Team
2 02/19/2023 02/22/2023
  • Order CAN transceiver modules
 Completed Iftiza
03/03/2023 03/10/2023
  • Research several RC Car for the target application
  • Purchase RC Car
 Completed Sharan, Prabhat, Tushara
03/11/2023 03/17/2023
  • Create a git flow process. Establish a process for merging into the master code repository.
  • Finalize the sensors and other hardware we need for the project.
  • Finalize the best available hardware based on the data collected.
  • To validate communication between CAN nodes via BUSMASTER.
 Completed Team
03/18/2023 03/21/2023

Work on the RC Car Infrastructure Task [2]

  • Interface ultrasonic sensors for sensor node
  • Set up the driver node and build the ecosystem for receiving/transmitting CAN messages
  • Develop a base obstacle avoidance logic
  • Set up the motor node and create a fake indication for left/right turn and forward/backward movement to the motor
 Completed
  • Team
  • Iftiza
  • Prabhat, Sharan
  • Sharan
  • Ninaad, Sharan
03/22/2023 04/04/2023

Work on the Geo Controller Task [3]

  • Integrate and test the GPS parsing algorithm
  • Validate cross-communication on CAN bus across nodes
  • Hack the PWM signals from the remote to RF receiver
  • Generate the PWM sequence from SJTwo to make the servo and motor move left/right/forward/backward
  • Replace the fake motor actions with actual motor movements which are received from Driver node
  • Try decoding the RF data packets from the remote to RF receiver

Ongoing

  • Team
  • Iftiza
  • Team
  • Sharan, Prabhat
  • Sharan, Prabhat
  • Ninaad
  • Tushara
04/05/2023 04/11/2023

Work towards the Prototype 1 Task - Week 1 of 2

  • Develop navigation algorithm
  • Upgrade obstacle avoidance algorithm
  • Integrate compass module
  • Integrate RPM sensor
  • Purchase GPS antenna
  • Integrate LCD module
  • Integrate Bluetooth module
  • Working mobile app: Transmit Required message
  • Simple hardware setup {Power supply, robust CAN wiring, layout, wiring}

Incomplete

  • Team
  • Iftiza, Ninaad
  • Sharan,Prabhat
  • Sharan
  • Prabhat
  • Anyone
  • Tushara
  • Ninaad
  • Tushara
  • Iftiza, Ninaad
04/03/2023 04/10/2023
  • Create a custom DBC file
  • Design the modularity of each nodes
 TBD
04/03/2023 04/10/2023
  • Decision on the app development platform
  • Decide on Flutter vs Android Studio
  • Learn the fundamentals of Android app development
 TBD
04/11/2023 04/18/2023
  • Decide WiFi or Bluetooth for primary connectivity
  • Establish a base code platform for the communication module
  • Develop the car data display page for the mobile application.
 TBD
04/11/2023 04/18/2023
  • Design of compass module
  • Practical validation of the GPS lab parser
  • Engage in compass calibration and integrate data with other CAN modules.
 TBD
04/11/2023 04/18/2023
  • Decoding the ESC logic of the car
  • Formulating the motor logic
  • Design and test the HMI and LCD module
 TBD
04/19/2023 04/26/2023
  • Integration testing with obstacle avoidance algorithm
  • Start examining the results of practical trials conducted in the past week's execution and make necessary adjustments to address encountered problems.
  • Verify the accuracy of the Direction Distance Calculation Module through unit testing, ensuring that the module output matches the manual calculation of data.
  • Design and build the PCB for the present prototype
 TBD


Parts List & Cost

Item# Part Desciption Vendor Qty Cost
1 RC Car Maverick Quantum MT [4] 1 $180.00
2 RC Car Battery Lithium Polymer Two-Cell 1 $20.0
3 CAN Transceiver Modules SN65HVD230 4 $43.56
4 SJTwo Microcontroller Development Board SJSU 5 $250
5 Ultrasonic Sensors 4 $48.69
6 GPS Module Adafruit PA1616S [5] 1 $32
7 Compass Module - CMPS12 RobotShop [6] 1 $39.77
8 LCD Module - LCD1602 I2C Amazon [7] 2 $12.02


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.>

Hacking the RF Module

In order to make the RC car autonomous, we had to get rid of the remote control that the car is equipped with.


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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