Team Sketch
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As a group, it was decided that our design was based on stability, efficiency, and what would be the most successful design. For now we have a concept to use the T-shaped arm instead of an L-shaped arm for better stability on the AEV. The base board in the concept sketch is the T-shaped thin board for a lighter AEV, but still a strong supportive platform for the Arduino, arm, and propellers on the right and left sides. The propellers are attached with motor clamps for stability and to secure the propellers into place. This was the sketch we thought would be the most successful; however, enhancements may be made in the future.
Emily Niehaus’ Sketch
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The main focus in my design was energy efficiency and speed. Rather than using wind power, I decided to design a roller system comparable to those of roller coasters. The rail will be in between the two rollers and the motors will be attached to the upper wheel. This will provide faster speeds and greater stability to the vehicle. This auxiliary piece(s) can be modeled using Solid-works and 3D printed.
Alyssa Noe’s Sketch
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Shown is a basic sketch that does not include extra modeling of the body and front of the AEV. In the sketch, the propellers are included at the back of the AEV to provide stability considering the battery and Arduino are at the front of the AEV. The thin, and sturdy base was used for the design to travel smoothly through the air with less weight.
Jiayu Pu’s Sketch
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The core concept of this design is balancing. When the AEV is running, only a balanced structure can ensure the stability of operation. The front side is sharp to minimize resistance force. For the battery part, it goes on the bottom part to ensure that it can be consistently secured during the whole process.
Kamila Thompson’s Sketch
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Efficiency was the main factor that went into the creation of this concept design. The base uses a smaller plate to decrease weight and increase the overall speed of the vehicle. The propellers and motors were placed in the back instead of on the side as they once were in order to be able to push the vehicle forward with greater force to complete the task faster.