Results and Take Aways
The main goals for the group this week were to learn how to get EEPROM data from the Arduino and convert them into physical parameters and to learn how to use the MATLAB design analysis tool. Learning how to do this will allow the group to perform performance tests on future AEV builds and different code strategies. These performance tests will allow the group to change the design of the AEV to improve performance or to change the coding strategy to allow the AEV to perform as intended.
This lab made it clear that decreasing the motor speed results in a proportionally larger drop in power used at high motor speeds. Also, the base model AEV will move at speeds lower than 30% unlike previously thought, but it will not begin to move until it has reached 30% power.
Upcoming Schedule
| Task | Teammate(s) | Start Date | Due Date | Time Needed |
| Progress Report | All | 2/11/17 | 2/16/17 | 2 Hours |
| Matlab Analysis and Design Tool | All | 2/11/17 | 2/16/17 | 30 Minutes |
| Brainstorm Important Qualities | All (individually) | 2/11/17 | 2/16/17 | Varies |
Team Meeting Notes
Date: 11-Feb-2017
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Members Present: All
Topics Discussed: Begin Progress Report
Objectives: Finish Matlab analysis and begin the progress report
To do:
- Complete analysis from lab 4A and 4B.
- Write progress report
Decisions:
- Group will need to attend open lab on Wednesday to recover .mat file from test.
- Group responsibilities assigned.
Reflection:
- Group must be sure .mat file is removed from the AEV and saved for future performance tests if the design analysis tool is going to be used.
The .mat file was recovered in class this week and the tool was run then, an additional meeting was not needed.