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== Abstract ==
 
== Abstract ==

Revision as of 09:07, 25 September 2016

Project Title

Thunderbolt - a self driving RC car

Abstract

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Objectives & Introduction

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Track Progress in KanBan

Team Members & 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

Schedule

Sr No Start Date End Date Task Status
1 09/13/2016 09/20/2016 Order Components and work distribution In Progress
2 09/21/2016 09/27/2016 Set up git and wiki page
3 09/28/2016 10/04/2016

Parts List & Cost

Item# Part Desciption Vendor Qty Cost
1 RC Car - Traxxas 1/10 Slash 2WD Amazon 1 $189.95
2 Traxxas 2872X 5000mAh 11.1V 3S 25C LiPo Battery Amazon 1 $56.99
3 Traxxas 7600mAh 7.4V 2-Cell 25C LiPo Battery Amazon 1 $70.99
4 Traxxas 2970 EZ-Peak Plus 4-Amp NiMH/LiPo Fast Charger Amazon 1 $35.99

Sensor Controller

Design & Implementation

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Hardware Interface

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Testing & Technical Challenges

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Motor & I/O Controller

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Geographical Controller

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Hardware Interface

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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

Software Design

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Implementation

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Testing & Technical Challenges

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Communication Bridge Controller

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Hardware Design

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Hardware Interface

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Software Design

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Implementation

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Central Controller

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Hardware Interface

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Software Design

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Implementation

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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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