Sketches

Below are the Team’s Individual sketches followed by the final sketch that the Team settled on after deliberation.

Brooklyn Pennington sketch – 1/15/2020

This was the first initial sketch determined by the group members. This design concept was very similar to the sample AEV model that was given to students on the first day lab the AEV lab. The concept of the initial design was to ensure the stability of the vehicle to carry its passengers around without falling off of the monorail. The large symmetrical base ensures that nothing will tip, as all of the weight of the model parts are evenly distributed.  Furthermore, the propellers on the rear would provide maximum forward thrust as well as weight distribution while on the track.

Brooklyn Pennington, Josh McGurer – 1/15/2020

This sketch of the AEV was the teams initiative to provide a sleeker, more appealing look to the model whilst ensuring it still provides efficiency on the monorail. This model sits on a t-shaped base that still allows for maximum symmetrical weight distribution among the parts of the AEV. Given the situation is given in the Mission Concept review, this design was fitting. The AEV model was built upon the large plastic platform and features Both the Arduino and Battery concealed under the decorative “t-shape” platform. The smaller platform did not need any additional parts to include the propellers, so the weight of this model was lesser than of the first. With that being said, there was more room for the addition of parts if needed to maximize efficiency of the vehicle without exceeding the weight limit.