S15: Motion-Controlled RC Car
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Motion-Controlled RC Car
Abstract
The Motion-Controlled RC Car will allow inexperienced users to drive a high-performance RC vehicle. This is accomplished with a tilt controller, which is more intuitive than a traditional RC transmitter, and a speed-limiting system that will reduce the potential for crashes.
Objectives & Introduction
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Team Members & Responsibilities
- Shangming Wang - Mesh Communication, Report writing,
- Daniel Khawaja - Wheel speed capture, RC car maintenance
Schedule
| Week# | Date | Task | Actual | Problems |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4/10 | Obtain hardware | Completed 4/5, excluding purchase of wheel speed sensors. | The base car (purchased used) required quite a few replacement parts |
| 1 | 4/20 | Find PWM parameters, Test mesh communication | PWM: 4/15 Mesh: pending | The servo and speed controller use pulse length instead of duty cycle |
| 2 | 4/27 | Implement PWM control, Finalize mesh communication, Test code for wheel speed capture | PWM: Mesh: Capture: | Problems Encountered? |
| 3 | 5/4 | Implement motion control, Modify RC for 2wd and mount wheel speed sensors | Motion: Modification: | Problems Encountered? |
| 3 | 5/11 | Finish wheel speed capture, Test and polish traction control parameters | Capture: T.C.: | Problems Encountered? |
| 3 | 5/18 | Study for finals, Implement extra features | Completed? hopefully. | Problems Encountered? |
Parts List & Cost
| Qty | Description | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Jumper Wires | $3.00 |
| 1 | Prototype Board | $1.00 |
| 1 | Turnigy 500mAh Battery | $40.00 |
| 2 | Wireless Antenna | $6.00 |
| 1 | Remote Control Car | $150.00 |
| 2 | SJOne Board | $160.00 |
| 2 | Motorola MOC7821 Photo Interrupter | $4.00 |
| Total Cost | $364 |
Design & Implementation
Hardware Design
A high-level schematic of the electronics involved in this project
Our hardware design began with connecting the Sj-One board with the servo and motor controller controller that were built into the model car. The motor controller included a 5v regulated output, so that was used to power all the electronics on the vehicle.
Hardware Interface
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Software Design
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Implementation
‘Nordic Wireless sensor' (NRF24L01).
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
References
Acknowledgement
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References Used
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Appendix
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