Reference AEV:
Description- The reference AEV has the Arduino on the top front of the AEV base. The battery was kept underneath the AEV. The majority of the weight was at the front of the AEV. The reference AEV also used the small propellers.
Intended AEV:
Description- The intended design for the AEV used a 3D printed nose cone on top of the Arduino on the front of the AEV base. The nose cone was intended for visual appeal and increased aerodynamics of the AEV. It was also planned to increase the safety of the AEV so there were less parts and wires hanging outside of the AEV. The battery was moved to the back to increase weight distribution. This would also the AEV to move more efficiently.
Notes- The team sent in the part to be 3D printed in late February and followed up in mid March. As of April 5, 2019, the team has not received the 3D printed nose cone.
Final AEV:
Description- Because the nose cone has yet to be 3D printed and utilized, the team had to build the AEV’s design based off the reference AEV. After performance test 1, the team had to come up with a plan to make sure the Arduino did not come within two inches of the battery when attaching to the caboose. The team decided to move the Arduino behind the arm of the AEV near the motors. The battery was moved to the original place of the AEV. This also evened weight distribution which helped the AEV move down the track. The larger propellers were used instead of the small propellers. This decision was based off the findings from the first set of advanced research and development.