Configuration of Track in Performance Test
Performance Test 1
The first performance test is on a straight and inclined track. We need to make it to the gate, stop for 7-seconds and proceed through the gate.
To complete this test, we have written various version of codes. We are still under testing. Further updates would be posted here.
Performance Test 2
The second performance test is a continue of first test. The ave should stop at the gate, stop for 7-seconds, proceed through the gate, and connect with the load, pause for five seconds and then exit the loading zone.
Final Performance Test
The Final Performance (see rubric in Performance Tests) consists of four main tasks that must be completed successfully.
- The AEV will begin at the designated starting dock(with the front wheel behind the starting line). The AEV will move forward and must stop at the gate between two sensors and pause for seven seconds while the gate opens (If the AEV goes too far, it will trip the second sensor and the gate will not open).
- The AEV then must proceed to the loading zone successfully connect to the load using a magnetic hitch without excessive recoil (the AEV may not bounce past the loading line)and pause for five seconds to verify that the cargo has safely loaded.
- The AEV will then return to the gate ensuring that the hitch does not disconnect during the elevation change. The AEV will once again pause between gate sensors for seven seconds.4.The AEV will then continue to the starting dock (once again without the hitch disconnecting during elevation changes), and stop past the starting line, within the designated starting dock.
We finally DID IT!
The AEV had difficulties in its final run. The AEV was not easily able to adjust to changing tracks because of the software restrictions in the arduino. This lead to the team being unable to replicate results on a similar track in a different room. Another difficulty that was encountered was the lack of efficiency in the AEV which lead to high energy consumption. This high energy consumption resulted in the team exceeding the proposed budget of $500,000. The cost of the AEV is $1,218,553.43 which is a heavy price compared to the budget. However the accuracy of the AEV with a program that constantly checks its position is able to justify this budget.
Here are codes that are used in this test.