Finally we’ve created a prototype from Matt’s idea.
Since it is all one piece, we will be able to use minimal materials when printed. This is the main body of our AEV. It includes space for the Arduino and battery. The “tail lights” provide space for the motors, and it looks like the Batmobile!
However, after much discussion with the TA’s, we had to adjust the solid-works design so that the part can actually be printed, the final and updated solid works design can be found in the Concept screening and scoring section.
Matthew Cain’s Design (02/08/2019) This design was chosen because it condenses everything and makes a very centered, center of mass.
Pros
- Has a good center of mass, not to front heavy or to back heavy
- Simple design that is easy to observe
Cons
- Due to the parts added on the AEV, the AEV would be pretty heavy
Nick Hill’s Design (02/08/2019) This design was chosen because it is more aerodynamic.
Pros
- More aerodynamic due to the pieces added at the front and back of the AEV
- Overall, the pieces added to the AEV are not that heavy
Cons
- The piece added to the front of the AEV could potentially make the AEV front heavy and cause a tilt in the AEV on the track
- A lot of materials would be required to assemble the created parts to the AEV
Yuhan Yang’s Design (02/08/2019) This design was chosen because of the aerodynamic capabilities.
Pros
- A more aerodynamic design due to the pieces added to the body of the the AEV
- Has a protective shield to cover over the arduino
Cons
- The protective shield makes the AEV heavy which could slow down the AEV
- Requires a lot of material to be 3D printed
Xin Lian’s Design (02/08/2019) This design was chosen because it’s more stable.
Pros
- A well balanced stable design that doesn’t require much material
- Easy MATLAB design
Cons
- AEV could potentially be front heavy which would require a counterweight on the back