Propeller Configuration

 

Test 1

Both motors on the AEV accelerate to 40% of max speed in 3 seconds, continue for 3 seconds and then decelerate to zero in two seconds.

Code:

        reverse(4);

        celerate(4,0,40,3);

        goFor(3);

        celerate(4,40,0,2);

Graphs:

Power vs Distance

Power vs Time

 


Test 2 & 5

Both motors on the AEV accelerate to 40% of max speed in 3 seconds, then decelerate to zero in two seconds.

Code:

        reverse(4);

        celerate(4,0,40,3);

        celerate(4,40,0,2);

Graphs:

Power vs Distance

Power vs Time

Conclusion:

Having the propellers flat resulted in the AEV traveling the furthest distance. Second was the current design and the propellers angled downward had the least distance traveled


Test 3 & 4

Both motors on the AEV accelerate to 40% of max speed in 3 seconds, continue for 1 second and then decelerate to zero in two seconds.

Code:

        reverse(4);

        celerate(4,0,40,3);

        goFor(1);

        celerate(4,40,0,2);

Graphs:

Power vs Distance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power vs Time

 

Conclusion:

The current design of our AEV was the most efficient during these tests and it traveled the furthest distance. The current design outperforms the flat design over a longer period of time. The design with the propellers angled down severely under-performed in this trial.