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== Project Title ==
Alpha - Self-navigating RC car using CAN communication based on FreeRTOS.

Git Link - [https://gitlab.com/doyal/Alpha_243 ALPHA ]<br>
Git Users:
* Anirudh1313
* chhavi17
* DoyalPatel
* jigar29
* kthnptl
* rajvisharia
* ShubhamKulkarni93
* SnehaSharma
* SushmaSJSU
* SuchetaCiyer

== Abstract ==
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== Objectives & Introduction ==
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=== Team Members & Responsibilities ===

* Master Module
** Jigar Agarwal
** Sucheta Iyer

* Motor Module
** Raj Visharia
** Shubham Kulkarni

* GPS/Compass Module
** Krishna Sai Anirudh Katamreddy
** Chhavi Mehta

* Sensors
** Sneha Sharma
** Sushma Macha

* Communication Bridge Module and LCD 
** Kathan Patel

* Android Module
** Doyal Patel
** Sneha Sharma

* Testing
** Doyal Patel
** Jigar Agarwal
** Sucheta Iyer

== Schedule ==


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! scope="col"| Week#
! scope="col"| Start Date
! scope="col"| End Date
! scope="col"| Task
! scope="col"| Status
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! scope="row"| 1
| 09/15/2017
| 09/16/2017
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* Read previous projects, gather information and discuss among the group members.
* Distribute modules to each team member.

| Completed
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! scope="row"| 2
| 09/17/2017
| 10/03/2017
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* Set up individual Git accounts and perform individual git commits on a GIT file.
* Create a project report template on Wiki.
* Finalize the scope of each individual modules.
* Study the datasheet and prepare the high-level design.
* Order an RC Car (appropriate height and suspension), rechargeable batteries, sensors, GPS and compass module.
* Understand the high-level design of interfacing the sensors with the board.

| Completed
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! scope="row"| 3
| 10/04/2017
| 10/10/2017
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* <font color="red">Sensor: Interface individual sensor and observe the sensor readings under different conditions. Determine pins and architecture of board for all four sensors.</font>
* <font color="green">Motor: Test DC and servo motors using RC Transmitter and Receiver.</font>
* Master: CAN bus test interface with the sensor.</font>
* Communication Bridge Controller: Refer previous projects and get an overview of ‘Communication Bridge Controller’. Deciding the Bluetooth module and place orders based on the requirements.</font>
* <font color="blue">GPS and Compass: Understanding the module schematics, connections, and datasheets of GPS and compass.</font>
* Android: Android development environment setup and basic Android application development.</font>

| Completed
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! scope="row"| 4
| 10/11/2017
| 10/17/2017
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* <font color="red">Sensor: Generate a DBC structure and acceptance filter for the sensor, and send the distance of an obstacle if any over the CAN bus. Interface multiple sensors and experiment with the angles of the sensors to have minimum interference.</font>
* <font color="green">Motor: Get the motors running using SJOne board based on the observation of the PWM waveforms for DC and servo motors on the Oscilloscope.</font>
* Master: Finalizing the PCB design and general hardware model layout. Brainstorming on CAN message details like ID, priority, etc.</font>
* Communication Bridge Controller: Understanding the RFCOMM Protocol for Bluetooth communication and Bluetooth hardware. Configure Bluetooth module using Bluetooth terminal.</font>
* Android: Work towards enabling Bluetooth in the Android environment and create a basic application for controlling a Bluetooth-enabled phone.</font>

| Completed
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! scope="row"| 5
| 10/18/2017
| 10/24/2017
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* Complete all the Hardware setup for the project and prepare sensor stands of suitable height (positioned at suitable angle on the car).
* <font color="red">Sensor: Develop an algorithm to trigger all the sensors sequentially i.e., MIDDLE, LEFT, RIGHT, and BACK. Interface sensors with LEDs to indicate the direction to be taken.</font>
* <font color="green">Motor: Get the motors to move Left, Right, Forward and Reverse through CAN communication from Master module (pressing the switches on Master module).</font>
* Master: Establish CAN communication between all the modules.</font>
* Communication Bridge Controller: Interfacing Bluetooth module with SJOne board and test the working of the module.</font>
* Android: Establish basic communication between SJOne and mobile application.</font>

|Completed
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! scope="row"| 6
| 10/25/2017
| 10/31/2017
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* <font color="red">Sensor: Calculate minimum and maximum range of obstacle detection and send the values to Master module. Interface the sensors to RC Car and take real-time readings on a moving car.</font>
* <font color="green">Motor: Design a robust algorithm to avoid obstacles based on the communication with Master and Sensor modules.</font>
* Master: Interfacing with the Motor Module and Sensor Module.</font>
* Communication Bridge Controller & Android: Bi-directional communication between SJOne board and Android application.</font>
* <font color="blue">GPS and Compass: Interface GPS and Compass to SJOne board using UART and I2C protocol respectively and collect data from GPS.</font>

| Completed
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! scope="row"| 7
| 11/01/2017
| 11/07/2017
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* <font color="red">Sensor: Test the obstacle detection algorithm with various obstacles like hard flat surfaces, curved surface etc. Stress test the sensors under different temperatures.</font>
* <font color="green">Motor: Get wheel feedback using RPM sensor values for vehicular movement on the slope.</font>
* Communication Bridge Controller: Interfacing Bluetooth module with the Master module and GPS module over the CAN Bus.</font>
* <font color="blue">GPS and Compass: Integrate GPS module with the compass and calibrating them with SJOne board as per the values obtained. Send Latitude and Longitude of the current position of the car on CAN Bus.</font>
* Android: Get important data required for the Android application over CAN Bus with the help of the Bluetooth module.</font>

| To Do
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! scope="row"| 8
| 11/08/2017
| 11/14/2017
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* <font color="green">Motor, GPS and Compass & Master: Develop an algorithm to calculate the motor angle to move the car based on the current position and next position.</font>
* Communication Bridge Controller: Interfacing GPS module with the Master and Motor modules over the CAN bus.</font>
* Android: Add Google map to the application and get current location of the car. Implement an algorithm to find the shortest path by using different position marker on the Google map.</font>

| To Do
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! scope="row"| 9
| 11/15/2017
| 11/21/2017
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* Car: Get Destination and Routing Path from the Android app. Develop an algorithm to move the car in the given routing path as well as avoiding the obstacles on its way.
* Android: Communication between Android application and Master node to pass GPS coordinates and routing details.</font>

| To Do
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! scope="row"| 10
| 11/22/2017
| 11/29/2017
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* Add additional functionalities and indicators on the car.
* Integrating RC Car controllers as a single unit. Start with the testing, debugging and optimization process.

| To Do
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! scope="row"| 11
| 11/30/2017
| 12/14/2017
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* Completion of the final Wiki page and the report. 

| To Do
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|**************Final Demonstration.***************
| To Do
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== Parts List & Cost ==
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! scope="col"| Part Desciption
! scope="col"| Vendor
! scope="col"| Datasheet
! scope="col"| Qty
! scope="col"| Cost
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| RC Car 
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| 1
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! scope="row"| 2
| CAN Transceivers MCP2551-I/P
| Microchip [http://www.microchip.com/wwwproducts/en/en010405]
| MCP2551-I/P Datasheet 
| 8
| Free Samples
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! scope="row"| 3
| Sonar Sensor 
| Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Maxbotix-MB1010-LV-MaxSonar-EZ1-Range-Finder/dp/B00A7YGVJI]
| Maxbotix EZ1 MB 1010 Datasheet 
| 4
| $24.95 
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| Headlights
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! scope="row"| 5
| NiMH Battery
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! scope="row"|6
| Charger for NiMH/NiCd Battery 
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! scope="row"| 7
| Character LCD Display 
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=== Hardware Design ===
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=== Hardware Interface ===
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