- Joe created the u.osu.edu website
- Logan and Andrew communicated with the other groups to add them to the site
- Edward created the page for contact information
- Logan created the meeting notes
- Complete website update 1 (Logan)
- Complete R&D quiz (All)
The objective of the meeting was to learn how to set up the sensors with the arduino, program the sensors and to run a reflectance sensor test.
Tasks completed
- Andrew and Logan attached the motor to the motor mounts and assembled the rest of the pieces needed for the test
- Joe learned the programming basics and how to control the motors
- Edward helped write the code needed for the motor tests
- Edward took pictures needed for the website
- Joe created an index of basic function calls
- Andrew and Logan attempted to set up the arduino for the reflectance sensor test but ran out of time
Tasks to be completed for the upcoming week
- Complete the reflectance sensor test at the beginning of the next lab (Logan and Andrew)
- Brainstorm and come up with designs for potential AEVs (All)
- Upload pictures from the lab to the website (Edward)
- Upload the code used in the motor test to the website (Joe)
- Write team meeting notes (Logan)
- Complete the R&D quiz (All)
- Logan and Andrew assembled a sample AEV
- Edward designed a new AEV based on the designs that all of us came up with
- Logan, Andrew, and Joe completed the reflectance sensor test
- Joe learned how to use the design analysis tool
Tasks to be completed for the upcoming week
- Program the AEV to run on a straight track (Joe)
- Update the website and meeting notes (Logan)
- Write our approach and rationale for our current AEV (Andrew)
- Complete the orthographic drawing for our final AEV (Edward)
- Complete the R&D quiz (All)
The objective is to create power vs. distance and power vs. time graphs from testing the AEV on a straight track. The second objective is to create a concept screening and a concept scoring table based on our four designs to decide which designs we want to develop further.
Tasks completed
- Joe finished the code for the test
- Andrew setup the AEV on the track and performed the test
- Joe created the graphs for power vs. distance and power vs. time
- Logan created the table for concept screening and scoring
- Edward helped score each design
Tasks to be completed for the upcoming week
- Study for the LPQ (All)
- Decide what guided topic to work on for the next week (All)
- Complete the forward looking summary of the Progress Report (Logan)
- Complete the programming basics (Joe)
- Complete the creative design thinking (Andrew)
- Complete the reflectance sensor section (Logan)
- Complete the data analysis tool section (Joe)
- Add all of our work to the appendix (All)
The objective is to create a code to test power braking and coasting, and to test those codes to determine which form of stopping is more effective.
Tasks completed
- Joe wrote the code for the test
- Andrew and Edward tested the AEV on the track
- Logan made a data table of total distance and coasting distance to compare each braking method
Tasks to be completed for the upcoming week
- Create the design for the battery case in solidworks (Edward)
- Create a powerpoint and a pitch (Andrew and Joe)
- Update the meeting notes and print out all of the necessary documents for the committee meeting (Logan)
- Andrew presented the grant proposal to the class
- Joe attended the public relations committee meeting
- Andrew and Edward attended the Human Resources committee meeting
- Logan attended the Research and Development committee meeting
Tasks to be completed for the upcoming week
- Prepare the code for battery testing (Joe)
- Complete the advanced R&D quiz (All)
- Write the team meeting notes (Logan)
The objective of this meeting was to write and test a code for battery testing. Also to find out how much voltage is lost from each run.
Tasks Completed
- Andrew and Edward tested the AEV on the track
- Logan kept track of the voltage lost and the distance traveled on Excel
- Joe wrote the code and determined the distance the AEV traveled
Tasks to be completed for the upcoming week
- Update the landing page for the website (Andrew)
- Insert graphs and data tables from testing to the website (Logan and Joe)
- Update the meeting notes (Logan)
- Create the slides for lab conclusions (Andrew)
- Create the slides for lab data analysis (Joe)
- Create the slides for design explanation (Edward)
- Create the slides for lab planning (Logan)
- Edward discussed the AEV design
- Logan discussed lab planning
- Joe discussed lab data
- Andrew discussed lab conclusions and analysis
Tasks to be completed for the upcoming week
- Complete the forward looking summary (Logan)
- Complete the backwards looking summary (Andrew)
- Add all of our meeting minutes and lab data to the progress report (Joe and Edward)
Meeting 9
March 8, 2018
Hitchcock 9:35 am
All members in attendance
The objective of this lab is to write a code to complete the first performance test.
Tasks Completed
- Everyone helped come up with the basic plan for the code
- Joe wrote the code
- Andrew, Logan, and Edward tested the AEV on both the track
Tasks to be completed for the upcoming week
- Complete Performance Test 1
Meeting 10
March 19, 2018
Hitchcock 9:10 am
All members in attendance
The objective of this lab is to continue testing the AEV on the gate routine.
Tasks Completed
- Joe updated the code each time
- Logan, Andrew, and Edward tested the AEV on the track
- The team passed the performance test on the first try before the end of class
Tasks to be completed for the upcoming week
- Assign roles for each team member on the CDR Draft and begin in class
- Begin work on Performance Test 2
Meeting 11
March 21, 2018
Hitchcock 9:10 am
All members in attendance
The objective of this lab is to plan out the CDR Draft and start working on Performance Test 2.
Tasks Completed
- The team created a plan for the CDR Draft
- Edward began designing the team’s current AEV on Solidworks
- Logan began work on the Executive summary
- Andrew and Joe started working on the code for Performance Test 2
Tasks to be completed for the upcoming week
- Write the Executive Summary and Introduction (Logan)
- Write the Experimental Methodology (Joe)
- Write the Results and Discussion (Andrew)
- Write the Conclusion and Recommendations (Andrew)
- Add all necessary things to the appendix (Joe)
- Create Solidworks models of the AEV (Edward)
- Update the Schedule (Logan)
Meeting 12
March 22, 2018
Hitchcock 9:35 am
All members in attendance
The objective of this lab is to continue working on Performance Test 2, specifically retrieving the load.
Tasks Completed
- Edward worked on the Soldworks AEV
- Joe created a code using position rather than time
- Logan and Andrew tested the code on the track many times
Tasks to be completed for the upcoming week
- Write the Executive Summary and Introduction (Logan)
- Write the Experimental Methodology (Joe)
- Write the Results and Discussion (Andrew)
- Write the Conclusion and Recommendations (Andrew)
- Add all necessary things to the appendix (Joe)
- Create Solidworks models of the AEV (Edward)
- Update the Schedule (Logan)
- Continue working on the code for Performance Test 2
Meeting 13
March 26, 2018
Hitchcock 9:10 am
All members in attendance
The objective of this lab is to complete Performance Test 2.
Tasks Completed
- Andrew, Logan, and Edward tested the AEV on the track
- Joe adjusted the code as needed
- The team completed Performance Test 2 early
- The team started working on the code for Performance Test 3
Tasks to be completed for the upcoming week
- Prepare for the Human Resources Meeting (Andrew and Edward)
- Prepare for the Research and Development Meeting (Logan)
- Prepare for the Public Relations Meeting (Joe)
Meeting 14
March 28, 2018
Hitchcock 9:10 am
All members in attendance
The objective of this meeting is to start testing the code for the next performance test.
Tasks Completed
- Andrew, Logan, and Edward continued testing on the track
- Joe wrote the codes
- The team started preparing for the Committee Meeting 2
Tasks to be completed for the upcoming week
- Prepare for the Human Resources Meeting (Andrew and Edward)
- Prepare for the Research and Development Meeting (Logan)
- Prepare for the Public Relations Meeting (Joe)
Meeting 15
March 29, 2018
Hitchcock 9:35 am
All members in attendance
The objective of this meeting is to complete Committee Meeting 2.
Tasks Completed
- Andrew and Edward went to the Human Resources Meeting
- Logan went to the Research and Development Meeting
- Joe went to the Public Relations Meeting
- After the meetings the team began testing on the track again
Tasks to be completed for the upcoming week
- Finish testing the code for the Final Performance Test (All)
- Start working on reducing energy consumption (All)
Meeting 16
April 2, 2018
Hitchcock 9:10 am
All members in attendance
The objective of the meeting is to divide the work for the progress report and continue testing for the Final Performance Test.
Tasks Completed
- Andrew, Logan, and Edward tested the AEV on the track
- Joe worked on the code
- The team was able to successfully complete the performance test 3 times
- The team divided up the work for the progress report
Tasks to be completed for the upcoming week
- Complete the forward looking summary (Andrew)
- Complete the backward looking summary (Logan)
- Complete the Appendix (Joe and Edward)
Meeting 17
April 4, 2018
Hitchcock 9:10 am
All members in attendance
The objective of the meeting is to continue working on the final performance test and prepare for the exam.
Tasks Completed
- The group spent the first half of the class testing the AEV so it is ready for Monday
- The second half was spent studying for the exam
Tasks to be completed for the upcoming week
- Complete the Final Performance Test (All)
- Complete the Final Oral Presentation Draft (All)
Meeting 18
April 9, 2018
Hitchcock 9:10 am
All members in attendance
The objective of the meeting is to complete the Final Performance Test.
Tasks Completed
- The group completed the Final Performance Test on the first try
Tasks to be completed for the upcoming week
- Since the team is two days ahead there is nothing to complete for this week