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Revision as of 04:21, 11 October 2016

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
1 09/14/2016 09/20/2016 Read previous reports and module distribution In Progress
2 09/21/2016 09/27/2016 Set up git and wiki page
3 09/28/2016 10/04/2016

Track Progress in KanBan

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

Design & Implementation

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Schedule

Sr No Start Date End Date Task Status
1 10/11/2016 10/18/2016 Decide/Develop the CAN message ID 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 Interface the Bluetooth module with the Master controller over CAN
4 11/01/2016 11/08/2016 Interface the Motor module with the Master controller over CAN
5 11/08/2016 11/15/2016 Interface the sensor controllers with the Master controller over CAN
6 11/15/2016 11/22/2016 Designing of the kill switch and interfacing the Master controller with GPS module
7 11/15/2016 11/22/2016 Testing the Master module with all controllers interfaced
8 11/15/2016 11/22/2016 Take care of modifications and shortcomings if any
9 11/22/2016 11/29/2016 Final Testing of self driving car

Hardware Design

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Hardware Interface

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Software Design

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Implementation

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Testing & Technical Challenges

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Sensor Controller

Group Members

  • Arthur Nguyen
  • Rajeev Sawant

Schedule

Week# Scheduled Start Date Task Implementation Completion Date Status
1 10/02/2016
  • Choose appropiate components
  • Read through wiki to find out components used in earlier projects.
  • Ordered additional ultrasonic sensors.
Complete
2 10/09/2016
  • Sensor Data Sheet Review with team.
  • Follow up on ordered parts
Complete
3 10/16/2016
  • Test the Individual Sensor and Speed.
  • Download software for LCD.
4 10/23/2016
  • To Mount ultrasonic sensor on car and test it.
5 10/30/2016
  • Transfer of sensor data via CAN Bus to Master.
6 11/06/2016
  • Collaborating with other modules for first demo.
  • Fine-tuning algorithms for sensor.
7 11/13/2016
  • Testing the implementation for multiple sensors and debugging the issue.
  • Decide upon additional I/O such as lights.
8 11/20/2016
  • Optimizing the code and testing for stability and report.

Design & Implementation

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Hardware Design

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Implementation

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Testing & Technical Challenges

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Motor & I/O Controller

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Implementation

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Geographical Controller

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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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Communication Bridge Controller

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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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