- Team initial sketch(01/31/2018)
Team Sketch Explanation:
The initial team design sketch is based off the combination of a submarine and an airplane. The areodynamics of the airplane design was incorporated to reduce force on the wheel and provide a higher safety factor than the other designs. On the other hand, the front of the AEV is to have a curved spherical part to reduce resistance from friction plus the submarine-like shape allows fro a greater increase in velocity/acceleration. As the design includes having the fragile parts like the battery and the motor be covered, the shape is constructed to heighten durability. Nonetheless, the material that is to be used in this design is not decided as of yet with an emphasis now on testing a variety of plastics and light metals.
Projected Weight: 12-13 lbs
AEV Material = 6lbs
Shell Weight= 6-7 lbs
COST:
Arduino board –> Motors –> Sensors –> Propellors = 136.00
L-shape Arm –> Wheels –> Battery –> Rectangle pieces (3) = 16.00
Screws –> Brackets –> Clamps –> Other remote assisting necessities = 9.00
Shell body –> Aev outside (Shield/Body) = 15
Total Cost: $176
Group Design Blueprint
At first, we sketch this for our previous design which looks like a aircraft, after discussing we sketch the next design as the final plan.
Before any building took place in our group, we met and discussed our design proposals for the AEV project. Each group member drafted a sketch of a possible AEV build (One such example can be seen in the photos above). After discussing the design requirements and restrictions, such as weight, efficiency, and cost, our team analyzed each member’s proposed sketch and agreed upon a blueprint for our first prototype.
This is the previous sketch for the AEV design.
Below is the sketch for division’s proposed prototype. Out of all of the sketches produced by our team members, this sketch was chosen for its clarity and room for adaptation later in the design process. With lots of extra room for wires and sensors, our division feels this basic design will be easy to modify and adapt to fit the requirements of testing. Another reason is that the sketch utilizes very little materials in its construction, it is low cost and low weight. With both of these properties, our division believes that this design is the best bet for future modification.
This is the final sketch for our design.
Team Sketch Explanation:
The initial team design sketch is based off the combination of a submarine and an airplane. The areodynamics of the airplane design was incorporated to reduce force on the wheel and provide a higher safety factor than the other designs. On the other hand, the front of the AEV is to have a curved spherical part to reduce resistance from friction plus the submarine-like shape allows fro a greater increase in velocity/acceleration. As the design includes having the fragile parts like the battery and the motor be covered, the shape is constructed to heighten durability. Nonetheless, the material that is to be used in this design is not decided as of yet with an emphasis now on testing a variety of plastics and light metals.
Projected Weight: 12-13 lbs
AEV Material = 6lbs
Shell Weight= 6-7 lbs
COST:
Arduino board –> Motors –> Sensors –> Propellors = 136.00
L-shape Arm –> Wheels –> Battery –> Rectangle pieces (3) = 16.00
Screws –> Brackets –> Clamps –> Other remote assisting necessities = 9.00
Shell body –> Aev outside (Shield/Body) = 15
Total Cost: $176
Notes:
*These two designs are used in Performance Test in order to choose the best design to use for the AEV Project.*