Testing Methodology aR&D 3

Caboose Power tests:

  1. Prep the vehicle for testing.
    1. Reflectance sensor test
  2. Code the vehicle to run at 35% motor capacity for 50 marks
    1. Connect front of vehicle to caboose
    2. Collect the data from the trial into an excel file
    3. Run this three times
  3. Repeat step 2 for 40%, 45%, and 50% motor capacity for a total of 12 trials.
  4. Repeat steps 2-3 for 100 marks.
  5. Make graphs and analyze the findings to find the most efficient motor capacity for the vehicle while towing caboose.