S24: Team Gran Turismo
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Project Title
Gran Turismo
Abstract
"The Gran Turismo" is an autonomous RC car designed to navigate to a specified destination using GPS coordinates, communicated via a mobile application. The car integrates four microcontrollers (Driver, Sensor/Bridge, Geo, and Motor nodes) which communicate over a Controller Area Network (CAN) bus. It utilizes FreeRTOS to manage periodic tasks for data gathering, processing, and decision-making, ensuring effective obstacle detection and avoidance while maintaining the intended path.
Introduction
The project was divided into 5 modules:
- Sensor/Bridge node
- Motor node
- Geo node
- Driver node
- Android App
Team Members & Responsibilities
<Team Picture>
Team Members:
Daniel Zhao Yeung
Suryanto Phienanda
Kaijian Wu
Lianshi Gan
Gitlab Project Link - C243_GT
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Schedule
| Week# | Start Date | End Date | Task | Status |
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| 1 | 03/04/2024 | 03/10/2024 |
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| 2 | 03/11/2024 | 03/17/2024 |
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| 3 | 03/18/2024 | 03/24/2024 |
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| 4 | 03/25/2024 | 03/31/2024 |
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| 5 | 04/01/2024 | 04/07/2024 |
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| 6 | 04/08/2024 | 04/14/2024 |
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| 7 | 04/15/2024 | 04/21/2024 |
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| 8 | 04/22/2024 | 04/28/2024 |
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| 9 | 04/29/2024 | 05/05/2024 |
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| 10 | 05/06/2024 | 05/12/2024 |
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| 11 | 05/13/2024 | 05/19/2024 |
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Parts List & Cost
| Item# | Part Desciption | Vendor | Qty | Cost |
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| 1 | RC Car | Traxxas | 1 | $250.00 |
| 2 | CAN Transceivers MCP2551-I/P | Microchip [1] | 8 | Free Samples |
| 3 | Ultrasonic Sensor URM09 from DFRobots | dfrobot [2] | 4 | $8 * 4 |
| 4 | DSD TECH HM-10 Bluetooth 4.0 BLE | Amazon [3] | 1 | $12.00 |
| 5 | Tilt Compensated Magnetic Compass (CMPS14) | RobotShop [4] | 1 | $41 |
| 6 | GT-U7 GPS Module GPS Receiver | Amazon [5] | 1 | $15 |
| 7 | Bingfu Waterproof Active GPS Navigation Antenna | Amazon [6] | 1 | $41 |
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 and Bridge ECU
<Picture and link to Gitlab>
Hardware Design
Ultrasonic Sensor
Selecting the appropriate distance sensor is crucial for the success of the project. Our team chose the Ultrasonic Sensor URM09 from DFRobots due to its ease of use and cost-effectiveness. The URM09 offers multiple communication protocols, and we opted for the I2C package to simplify the configuration and reading process, allowing us to focus on the overall system integration.
- Ultra-Sonic Sensor URM09 (I2C Protocol)
- Supply Voltage: 3.3~5.5V DC
- Operating Current: 20mA
- Operating Temperature Range: -10℃～＋70℃
- Measurement Range: 2cm～500cm (can be set)
- Resolution: 1cm
- Accuracy: 1%
- Frequency: 50Hz Max
- Dimension: 47mm × 22 mm/1.85” × 0.87”
Bluetooth Module
For the communication between the Mobile app and the RC car. We use the DSD TECH HM-10 Bluetooth 4.0 BLE module. This module communicate with the SJ2 board by using UART. It transmits raw data between mobile app and bridge. It is lightweight and has small size.
Software Design
<List the code modules that are being called periodically.>
Bluetooth Module
The Bluetooth module is used for transmitting command and GPS data between the app the Bridge.
Technical Challenges
Bluetooth Module
- Challenge: : Due to its design, it can read/send a string up to 20 characters at a time. Any string more than 20 characters will be break into 2 lines automatically and process. The datasheet provides limited information when developing the Bluetooth module.
- Solution: On SJ2 board side, we break out data into serval strings and pad '0' into some data string to ensure it is send in exact 20 characters.
Configure 4 ADC channels
We load the distance sensor data by ADC channel. There are only 3 channels ready to use on SJ2 board. Need to modify P0_26 as below to unlock ADC:
static void distance__configure_all_adc_pins(void) {
LPC_IOCON->P0_25 &= ~(3 << 3);
LPC_IOCON->P0_25 &= ~(1 << 7);
LPC_IOCON->P0_26 &= ~(3 << 3);
LPC_IOCON->P0_26 &= ~(1 << 16);
LPC_IOCON->P0_26 &= ~(1 << 7);
LPC_IOCON->P1_30 &= ~(3 << 3);
LPC_IOCON->P1_30 &= ~(1 << 7);
LPC_IOCON->P1_31 &= ~(3 << 3);
LPC_IOCON->P1_31 &= ~(1 << 7);
}
Motor 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>
Geographical Controller
Hardware Design
Tilt Compensated Magnetic Compass (CMPS14)
- Features a 3-axis gyro and 3-axis magnetometer
- Offers equally impressive performance to the CMPS12
- Allows the calibration to be stopped and instead rely on a static calibration profile
The CMPS14 Tilt Compensated Magnetic Compass is equipped with a three-axis magnetometer, gyroscope, and accelerometer. It uses the advanced BNO080 to run algorithms that correct for any errors caused by the PCB tilting. Additionally, the module offers the option to halt calibration and use a static calibration profile instead.
- Antenna: Radio
- Brand: BINGFU
- Color with U.FL Cable
- Impedance: 50 Ohm
- Maximum Range: 3 Meters
The Bingfu Waterproof Active GPS Navigation Antenna is a durable, water-resistant antenna with an adhesive mount and an SMA male connection. It comes with a 6-inch coaxial cable that connects from U.FL IPX IPEX to an SMA female connector. This antenna is designed for use with GPS modules and receivers to enhance tracking capabilities.
GT-U7 GPS Module GPS Receiver
- Brand: Geekstory
- Map Type: Satellite
- Item Weight: 0.2 Ounces
The GT-U7 is a compact GPS module with low power usage and high sensitivity. It uses a 7th generation chip and is compatible with NEO-6M software. This module excels in difficult environments like urban canyons and dense forests, providing precise location tracking. It includes a USB interface for easy connection to a computer using a standard phone cable, and comes with an active antenna.
Software Design
Periodic callbacks are scheduled at 10 Hz.
void periodic_callbacks__10Hz(uint32_t callback_count) {
can_bus_handler__handle_all_messages();
can_bus_handler__transmit_gps();
can_bus_handler__transmit_compass();
}
Preiocally tasks
- receiving data
- Heading from compass (cmps14)
- Destination coordinates from Mobile App
- Current coordinates from GPS receiver (gt-u7)
- sending data:
- Current coordinates to mobile app
- Distance and bearing (from calculation of current and destination coordinates) to driver controller
- Heading (from cmps14) to driver controller
Technical Challenges
- Getting accurate data of compass
- Follow the calibration procedure in the CMPS14 user manual.
- Avoid areas with excessive wiring or magnets nearby.
- Use the LED on the SJ2 board to indicate the calibration level.
- Only transfer data when the `readyBit` is greater than 0.
Communication 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>
Driver 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
Software Design
We develop an Android React Native app on with the support from Expo. The app is responsible for receiving the current GPS location of the RC car, as well as the sensor data from the SJ2 board for debug purpose. The app also send command with the destination data to the the Bridge to tell the RC car where to go.
Feature
- Current destination location, check point locations are marked on the map.
- Sensor data are also shown in the app.
- Click on the map to mark a location and press 'GO' will send out the command and destination to the car. After data is send, the button title will change to "STOP". "Emergency STOP" button is also provided.
The command data sent from the app is either "GO!!" or "STOP". In the "GO!!" case, the app also render the destination data that the user mark on the app to the Bridge. Example of data sent will be "GO!!","LAT:37.720681","LONG: -122.422832","STOP".
Technical Challenges
- Challenge: We are facing a issue that when the data is sent from the bridge in 10Hz or 5Hz, the app will stop responding after running for a certain time.
- Solution: We move the bridge data transmitting function so it is called in 1Hz instead.
Conclusion
<Organized summary of the project>
<What did you learn?>
Project Video
Project Source Code
Advise for Future Students
<Bullet points and discussion>
Acknowledgement
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