Date: 27 – Jan – 2017
Time: 11:10 AM (Face-to-face)
Members Present: Derek Gupta, Lauren Hole, Samantha Flora
Topics Discussed: Lab 2, Part 1 and 2
Objective: The focus of Part 1 of Lab 2 is to familiarize the group with the AEV’s external sensors. This includes installing, calibrating, and testing the reflectance sensors. The group also needs to learn how to use external sensor function calls and how troubleshoot any problems with the setup. The focus of Part 2 of Lab 2 is to use wind-tunnel testing to learn about propulsion efficiency.
Tasks Completed:
- Part 1 Installing and Testing External Reflectance Sensors (Lauren and Derek)
- Wheels were attached to the AEV’s black arm and the sensors were put in place and secured with zip-ties
- The serial monitor was used to test whether to sensor connections were in the correct ports; they were correct on the first try
- Part 1 Writing the Test Code for Track (Lauren and Derek)
- The code was written, though no time was left for AEV track testing, this will be completed in the next lab if possible
- Part 2 Wind Tunnel Testing (Samantha)
- Even with only one member working on wind tunnel testing, all data was collected in time before the lab ended
- An excel sheet with formulas was to calculate the power thrust, efficiency, etc.
Upcoming Tasks:
- Possibly run the test code on the ceiling track
- Engage in group-collaborative creative thinking
- Brainstorm on AEV concept designs
- Create orthographic drawings of AEV designs
Reflections:
- The group was missing one member due to sickness; this slightly inhibited the group’s progression rate through the lab
- The team should become more time efficient at coding