From Embedded Systems Learning Academy
Self Driving Car
Abstract
Objective and Scope
Team Members & Responsibilities
- Sensor Controller (2 Members) - [Bailey Wu, Rishabh Sareen]
- Motor Controller (2 Members) - [Abraham Ruiz, Sree Harsha, Arpit Amin]
- I/O Unit (2 Members) - [Yoni Klein, Tejeswar]
- Communication Bridge + Android (3 Members) - [Shaw Ken Chang, Arnold Bajet Jr., Thomas Pantels]
- Geographical Controller (3 Members) - [Himanshu Saini, Divya Kamath, Sree Harsha]
- Master Controller (3 Members) - [Akash Ayare, Sree Harsha, Karthik Vadiraja]
Introduction
Schedule
Geographical Controller
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Start Date
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End Date
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Task
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Status
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Actual Completion Date
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| 1
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1-Oct-2014
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14-Oct-2014
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Order Components and Make a schedule
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Completed
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14-Oct-2014
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| 2
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8-Oct-2014
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14-Oct-2014
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Decide commands that Geographical Controller will support
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Completed
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14-Oct-2014
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| 3
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7-Oct-2014
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14-Oct-2014
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Complete CAN RX task and subscription handling. Verify communication with other controllers
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Completed
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21-Oct-2014
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| 4
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14-Oct-2014
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24-Oct-2014
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Interface GPS module and Compass and develop drivers if needed
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GPS - In Progress
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| 5
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24-Oct-2014
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30-Oct-2014
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Design and develop algorithm to calculate heading and bearing from GPS coordinates
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In Progress
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| 6
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24-Oct-2014
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5-Nov-2014
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Work on calibration of compass
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| 7
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1-Nov-2014
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10-Nov-2014
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Test with the central and Bluetooth controller
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| 8
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10-Nov-2014
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25-Nov-2014
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Begin testing with fully assembled car
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Sensor Controller
| Sl. No
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Start Date
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End Date
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Task
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Status
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Actual Completion Date
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| 1
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10/3/2014
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10/10/2014
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Order sensor parts and finish the necessary wiring and develop test code for a sensor
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Done
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10/10/2014
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| 2
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10/10/2014
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10/17/2014
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Implementation for multiple ultrasonic sensors
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Done
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10/14/2014
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| 3
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10/17/2014
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10/24/2014
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Implementation for infrared distance sensor
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Scheduled
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TBD
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| 4
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10/24/2014
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10/31/2014
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Implementation of Light Sensors and Tilt Sensor
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Scheduled
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TBD
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| 5
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10/33/2014
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11/7/2014
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Implementation of Battery Sensor Status
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Scheduled
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TBD
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| 6
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11/7/2014
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11/14/2014
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TBD
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TBD
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TBD
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IO Controller
| Sl. No
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Start Date
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End Date
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Task
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Status
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Actual Completion Date
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| 1
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10/7/2014
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10/14/2014
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Research and order LCD appropriate for this project
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Finished
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10/11/2014
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| 2
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10/7/2014
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10/17/2014
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Implement CAN RX/Subscription task
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In Progress
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| 3
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10/7/2014
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10/17/2014
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Finalize Task Architecture
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In Progress
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| 4
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10/18/2014
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10/21/2014
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Interface and test LCD
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Finished
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10/20/2014
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| 5
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10/21/2014
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10/28/2014
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Implement special button features
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| 6
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10/21/2014
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10/28/2014
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Implement auto scrolling feature
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| 7
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10/28/2014
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11/4/2014
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Design LCD UI with buttons
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Communication Bridge + Android
| Sl. No
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Start Date
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End Date
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Task
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Status
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Actual Completion Date
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| 1
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16-Sep-2014
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23-Sep-2014
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Interface and test bluetooth module
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Done
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20-Sep-2014
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| 2
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11-Oct-2014
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12-Oct-2014
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UI Design and User Requirements dococumentation
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In Progress
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| 3
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28-Sep-2014
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14-Oct-2014
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Add Google Maps and Bluetooth component in Android app.
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In Progress
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| 4
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7-Oct-2014
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19-Oct-2014
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Interface bluetooth module with SJSUOne board and implement bluetooth driver
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| 5
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11-Oct-2014
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19-Oct-2014
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CAN infrastructure implmentation
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| 6
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20-Oct-2014
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1-Nov-2014
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Add car information reading to Android app
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| 7
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2-Nov-2014
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4-Nov-2014
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Iterate UI design
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| 8
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5-Nov-2014
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16-Nov-2014
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Implement 2nd UI design
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Motor Controller
| Sl. No
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Start Date
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End Date
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Task
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Status
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Actual Completion Date
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| 1
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10/7/2014
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1011/2014
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PWM1 and PWM2 interface with the car servo and motor. Wrote a test code to operate the servo and motor from the terminal command.
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Finish
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10/11/2014
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| 2
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10/11/2014
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10/18/2014
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Design and code CAN receive task for subscription. Check for basic CAN message commands for throttle and steer control.
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In Progress
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| 3
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10/18/2014
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11/01/2014
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Design the CAN message table for motor control. Design acceleration Vs steer control function for smooth run. Check for other factors involved.
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Planned
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| 3
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11/02/2014
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11/09/2014
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Fine tune motor control code and integrate with all the controllers for proper working.
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Planned
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Central Controller
| Sl. No
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Start Date
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End Date
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Task
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Status
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Actual Completion Date
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| 1
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16-Sep-2014
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23-Sep-2014
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Develop API for CAN bus communication.
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Done
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23-Sep-2014
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| 2
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11-Oct-2014
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15-Oct-2014
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Develop communication table for all controllers.
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In Progress
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| 3
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15-Oct-2014
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20-Oct-2014
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Broadcast message and target message setup.
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In Progress
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| 4
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21-Oct-2014
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28-Oct-2014
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Co-ordinate all controllers and take major decisions.
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Planned
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| 4
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28-Oct-2014
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11-Nov-2014
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Complete Building and fine-tuning of RC car .
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Planned
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Parts List & Cost
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Description
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Manufacturer
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Part Number
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Total Cost
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Backup Parts & cost
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Description
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Manufacturer
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Part Number
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Total Cost
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Design & Implementation
Testing & Technical Challenges
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Test Case
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Test Description
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Result
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Challenges and Learning
Future Enhancement
Conclusion
Project Video
Project Source Code
References
Acknowledgement
References Used
- Preetpal Kang, Lecture notes of CMPE 243, Computer Engineering, Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering, San Jose State University, Aug-Dec 2014.
- en.wikipedia.org/
