F16: Thunderbolt
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Project Title
Thunderbolt - a self driving RC car
Abstract
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Objectives & Introduction
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Schedule
| Sr No | Start Date | End Date | Task | Status | Actual End Date |
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| 1 | 09/14/2016 | 09/20/2016 | Read previous reports and module distribution | Completed | |
| 2 | 09/21/2016 | 09/27/2016 | Set up git and wiki page | Completed | |
| 3 | 09/28/2016 | 10/04/2016 | Read previous reports and order parts | In Progress | |
| 4 | 10/05/2016 | 10/25/2016 | Work on individual modules | In Progress | |
| 5 | 10/26/2016 | 11/01/2016 | Interface Motor, Sensor, GPS, Bluetooth module with the Master Controller over CAN bus | ||
| 6 | 11/02/2016 | 12/01/2016 | Testing, Modifications and error correction | ||
| 7 | 12/02/2016 | 12/08/2016 | Final testing |
Team members and Responsibilities
- Master Controller
- Abhishek Singh
- Saurabh Ravindra Deshmukh
- Neha Biradar
- Motor Controller
- Krishank Mehta
- Virginia Menezes
- Saurabh Ravindra Deshmukh
- GPS/Compass Module
- Samiksha Ambekar
- Krishank Mehta
- Neha Biradar
- Virginia Menezes
- Sensors
- Arthur Nguyen
- Rajeev Sawant
- Samiksha Ambekar
- Bluetooth
- Abhishek Singh
- Nikhil Namjoshi
- Android Application
- Nikhil Namjoshi
- Saurabh Ravindra Deshmukh
Parts List & Cost
| Item# | Part Desciption | Vendor | Qty | Cost |
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| 1 | RC Car | given by Preet | ||
| 2 | Bluetooth hc 05 | Amazon | 1 | $3.21 |
| 3 | Sonar Sensor | Maxbotix EZ1 MB 1010 | ||
| 4 |
Master Controller
Schedule
| Sr No | Start Date | End Date | Task | Status | Actual Completed Date |
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| 1 | 10/11/2016 | 10/18/2016 | Decide/Develop the CAN message ID and node address for all controllers | In Progress | |
| 2 | 10/18/2016 | 10/25/2016 | Design the algorithm for navigation and obstacle avoidance | ||
| 3 | 10/25/2016 | 11/01/2016 | Integrate the Bluetooth module with the Master controller over CAN bus and communicate to the android app on phone | ||
| 4 | 11/01/2016 | 11/08/2016 | Interface the Motor module with the Master controller over CAN bus | ||
| 5 | 11/08/2016 | 11/15/2016 | Interface the sensor controllers with the Master controller over CAN bus | ||
| 6 | 11/15/2016 | 11/22/2016 | Designing of the kill switch and interfacing the Master controller with GPS module | ||
| 7 | 11/15/2016 | 11/22/2016 | Testing the Master module with all controllers interfaced | ||
| 8 | 11/15/2016 | 11/22/2016 | Take care of modifications and shortcomings if any | ||
| 9 | 11/22/2016 | 11/29/2016 | Final Testing of self driving car |
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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Sensor Controller
Group Members
- Arthur Nguyen
- Rajeev Sawant
Schedule
| Sr No | Start Date | End Date | Task | Status | Actual Completion Date |
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| 1 | 10/04/2016 | 10/010/2016 |
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| 8 | 11/22/2016 | 11/29/2016 |
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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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Motor & I/O Controller
Group Members
- Krishank Mehta
- Virginia Menezes
- Saurabh Deshmukh
Schedule
| Sr No | Start Date | End Date | Task | Status | Actual Completed Date |
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| 1 | 9/19/2016 | 9/24/2016 | Understanding the motor and PWM concept. | Completed | 9/25/2016 |
| 2 | 10/4/2016 | 10/5/2016 | Testing Servo and DC motor using RC Transmitter and Receiver. | Completed | 10/5/2016 |
| 3 | 10/7/2016 | 10/10/2016 | Testing and interfacing of servo and DC motor with SJOne Board | In Progress | |
| 4 | 10/11/2016 | 10/18/2016 | Design of CAN message ID for motor controller. | ||
| 5 | 10/20/2016 | 10/24/2016 | Design a power circuit on RC car with motors interfaced to SJOne board. | ||
| 6 | 11/01/2016 | 11/08/2016 | Establishing reliable CAN communication for motors with master controller. | ||
| 7 | 11/15/2016 | 11/18/2016 | Interfacing of sensors with motors and testing obstacle avoidance . | ||
| 8 | 11/18/2016 | 11/22/2016 | Integrating it with the master controller, testing and debugging |
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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Geographical Controller
Group Members
- Samiksha Ambekar
- Neha Biradar
Schedule
| Sr No | Start Date | End Date | Task | Status | Actual Completed Date |
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| 1 | 09/28/2016 | 10/04/2016 | Read previous reports and order GPS , compass module and antenna | Completed | 10/04/2016 |
| 2 | 10/05/2016 | 10/16/2016 | Interface GPS module and compass module to SJOne board. | In Progress | |
| 3 | 10/17/2016 | 10/25/2016 | Parse GPS data and format the data to be transmitted. Test code to get compass reading information. | ||
| 4 | 10/26/2016 | 11/05/2016 | Algorithm development of GPS module for distance calculation. | ||
| 5 | 11/06/2016 | 11/14/2016 | Calibrating the compass module.Integration of GPS and compass module. Interfacing of GPS and compass module to Android | ||
| 6 | 11/15/2016 | 11/22/2016 | Integration with Master through CAN bus and unit testing. | ||
| 7 | 11/22/2016 | 11/29/2016 | Complete System Testing. |
Design & Implementation
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Hardware Design
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Hardware Interface
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GPS Module: Readytosky Ublox NEO-M8N This GPS module uses UART serial communication interface. The refresh rate ranges from 1Hz up to 10Hz with a default baud rate of 9600bps. This module is an updated version to the Ublox NEO-M7N which brings improved accuracy of up to 0.9 meters using its build in antenna. Specifications:
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Software Design
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Implementation
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Testing & Technical Challenges
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Communication Bridge Controller
Group Members
- Nikhil Namjoshi
- Abhishek Singh
- Saurabh Deshmukh
Schedule
| Sr No | Start Date | End Date | Task | Status | Actual Completed Date |
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| 1 | 9/27/2016 | 10/4/2016 |
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Complete | 10/4/2016 |
| 2 | 10/6/2016 | 10/8/2016 |
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Complete | 10/8/2016 |
| 3 | 9/30/2016 | 10/2/2016 |
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Complete | 10/2/2016 |
| 4 | 10/2/2016 | 10/6/2016 |
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Complete | 10/6/2016 |
| 5 | 10/10/2016 | 10/25/2016 |
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| 6 | 10/25/2016 | 11/2/2016 |
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| 7 | 11/3/2016 | 11/8/2016 |
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| 8 | 11/9/2016 | 11/23/2016 |
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| 9 | 11/26/2016 | 12/5/2016 |
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Design & Implementation
The design section can go over your hardware and software design. Organize this section using sub-sections that go over your design and implementation.
Hardware Design
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Hardware Interface
In this section, you can describe how your hardware communicates, such as which BUSes used. You can discuss your driver implementation here, such that the Software Design section is isolated to talk about high level workings rather than inner working of your project.
Software Design
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Implementation
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Testing & Technical Challenges
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Conclusion
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