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
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 12/06/2016 Testing, Modifications and error correction
7 12/07/2016 12/13/2016 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
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
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
  • 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 11/23/2016 11/29/2016
  • Testing the Master module with all controllers interfaced
8 11/30/2016 12/06/2016
  • Take care of modifications and shortcomings if any
9 12/07/2016 12/13/2016
  • Final Testing of self driving car

Design & Implementation

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Sensor Controller

Group Members

  • Arthur Nguyen
  • Rajeev Sawant

Schedule

Sr No Start Date End Date Task Status Actual Completion Date
1 10/04/2016 10/10/2016
  • Choose appropiate components
  • Read through wiki to find out components used in earlier projects.
  • Ordered additional ultrasonic sensors.
Complete
2 10/11/2016 10/17/2016
  • Sensor Data Sheet Review with team.
  • Follow up on ordered parts
Complete
3 10/18/2016 10/24/2016
  • Test the Individual sensors to get accurate measurements according to data sheet
  • Determine pins and architecture of board
4 10/25/2016 10/31/2016
  • Develop entire board algorithm for all sensors
5 11/01/2016 11/07/2016
  • Mount all ultrasonic sensors on car and test it
  • Start implementation of CAN bus by testing sending and receiving of messages
6 11/08/2016 11/14/2016
  • Complete implementation of the sensor controller with the Master controller over CAN bus
  • Fine-tune algorithms for sensor.
7 11/15/2016 11/21/2016
  • Test the implementation for multiple sensors and debugging the issue.
  • Decide upon additional I/O such as lights
8 11/22/2016 11/29/2016
  • Optimize the code and testing for stability and report.

Design & Implementation

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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
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

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Geographical Controller

Group Members

  • Samiksha Ambekar
  • Neha Biradar

Schedule

Sr No Start Date End Date Task Status Actual Completed Date
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.

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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:

  • Power Supply:DC Voltage 2.8V~6.0V
  • Power Consumption: 50mA@5V
  • Support for GPS,GLONASS,Galileo,BeiDou,QZSS and SBAS
  • 72 Searching Channel
  • Receiving Sensitivity:Trace -167dBm, Capture-148dBm
  • Positioning Time:Cold Start:avg26s, Warm Start:avg25s, Hot Start:avg3s
  • positioning accuracy:2m At Open Wind
  • Output Frequency:1Hz-10Hz,Default 1Hz
  • Speed accuracy:0.1 m/s (Without Aid)
  • Acceleration accuracy:0.1 m/s (Without Aid)
  • Dynamic Characteristics:Max Height:18000m, Max Speed:515m/s, Max Acceleration:4G
  • UART Interface:UART Port:TXDA and RXDA
  • Support Rate:4800bps to 115200bps,Default 9600dps
  • Working Temperature:-40℃-+85℃
  • Storage Temperature:-40℃-+85℃
  • Diameter:45mm
  • Height:6mm
  • Weight:10g
  • 6pins 1.25mm port


GPS Connector Definition:

  • GND,
  • TX,data output
  • RX,data intput
  • VCC,2.8V-6V

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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
1 9/27/2016 10/4/2016
  • Decide the Bluetooth module and purchase it.
  • Search online and read previous projects wikipedia pages.
Complete 10/4/2016
2 10/6/2016 10/8/2016
  • Testing of Bluetooth Module with SJ-One Board using available bluetooth app on Android app store
Complete 10/8/2016
3 9/30/2016 10/2/2016
  • Development of basic android app for one directional bluetooth communication.
Complete 10/2/2016
4 10/2/2016 10/6/2016
  • Development of basic android app for plotting Google Map route between two points.
Complete 10/6/2016
5 10/10/2016 10/25/2016
  • Bi-directional communication between SJ-ONE Board and Android App.
In Progress
6 10/25/2016 11/2/2016
  • Interface android & bluetooth module with CAN
7 11/3/2016 11/8/2016
  • Interfacing with GPS module using CAN bus for receiving current location.
8 11/9/2016 11/23/2016
  • Integration with Master through CAN bus.
9 11/26/2016 12/5/2016
  • Android App GUI enhancements and bug fixes.

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