The vertical design shown in fig 1 is balance inspired. With each motor on one side of the vertical plane, also the Arduino and the battery on different sides limits increased shift of the AEV by creating a smaller center of gravity.
This design uses the x shaped panel. The use of this panel creates a more balanced AEV by orienting the X shape into a cross shape. Using this shape will make the AEV lighter and more balanced by placing the two motors on the wings. The balance is also created by putting the the Arduino and the battery closer to the center where the wheels are placed.
This design has round edges to limit the air resistance. This design uses the rectangle plate as the building block of the design, the battery and the Arduino will be placed near the center of the plate to center the center of gravity. The plate will be covered with a round cover that will be 3D printed
This design was inspired by fighter jets which uses years of aerospace engineering. The AEV design puts the battery and the Arduino on different wings for balance. To main the balance the motors are placed equal distance from each edge.
This is the design for our grant proposal. It’s a battery pack that will mount to the wheel side of the arm to offer increased balance and stability. It also offers more efficient use of surface area and reduced weight for the rest of the AEV to be able to run smoother.
AEV Design 1 – Final Design
Above is a screenshot of the team’s final AEV design for the remainder of the semester
Above is a multi-view of the team’s final design that includes an isometric view of the bottom as well. The team has since decided to keep the battery on the arm of the AEV for more balanced and efficiency focused results
Scoring Matrix
FINAL DESIGN DEFENSE
The reason team C chose the prototype base A with prototype arm B is mainly balance and mass. Both prototypes had the least amount of weight possible on them. The team decided to go with the battery on the arm design because it would allow them to have more space for motors and the controller on a smaller base than the other design. It also allowed for the weight to be more centralized. The reason for the arm switch from the L shape to the T shape is balance related. The team found with the battery-on-arm design the T shaped arm provided the AEV with improved balance and kept the AEV base very close to parallel with the track. With the L shape the team noticed a significant lean to the wheel side, prompting the change. The team didn’t want to choose the other design because they liked the battery-on-arm designs compactness. This design also saved the team significant amounts of hardware money because they did not have to use the battery mount or any additional base material. Overall this design provided the best balance, had the least mass, and was the most cost-effective option.