S14: Anti-Crash Car
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Anti-Crash Car
Abstract
The project involves a GPS controlled car that drives to a user determined destination and automatically stops or slows down when an obstacle is in its way in order to prevent itself from crashing. Any command that can potentially damage the car is disabled (e.g. moving forward when the obstacle is in front).
Objectives & Introduction
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Team Members & Responsibilities
- Geff Lozano
- GPS Module
- Parser
- Information Processing
- System State Machine
- GPS Module
- Koko Maung
- Car Kit Assembly
- Infrared Sensor Module
- Sonar Sensor Module
- Compass Module
- State Machine
- Matthew Pham
- GPS Module
- UART Interface
- Parser
- Information Processing
- System State Machine
- GPS Module
Schedule
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| Week# | Date | Task | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3/23 | Planning | Top-Level System Drafting |
| 2 | 3/30 | Top-Level System Design | Went through many drafts |
| 3 | 4/6 | Order Parts | |
| 4 | 4/13 | Assign peripheral responsibilities | |
| 5/6 | 4/20 | Peripheral Interfacing | GPS, Infrared, Sonar; No communication with GPS; Burned GPS; |
| 7 | 4/27 | System State Machine Implementation | Redrafted Original State Machine |
| 8 | 5/4 | Testing | |
| 8 | 5/11 | Testing | |
| 8 | 5/18 | Testing | |
| 8 | 5/22 | Testing |
Parts List & Cost
| Qty | Part | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RC Rock Crawler | $200.86 |
| 1 | SRF08 Ultrasonic Range Finder | $54.30 |
| 4 | Sensor Housing MPSH-01 | $4.95 |
| 3 | GP2Y0A21YK0F IR Sensor - 10cm to 80cm | $9.95 |
| 3 | SIRC-01 Sensor Cable | $1.95 |
| 1 | |
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| 1 | Battery | $25.00 |
| 2 | Shipping | $10.22 |
| 1 | GPS Receiver - LS20031 5Hz (66 Channel) | $59.95 |
| 1 | Compass Module 3-Axis HMC5883L | $15.99 |
| Total | $432.04 |
Design & Implementation
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Hardware Design
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Hardware Interface
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Software Design
Design Flow
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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