Design

Team Design #3

Our third design is identical to our second design with one exception – the battery is oriented lengthwise instead of widthwise.

Team Design #2

This design is an evolution of our previous design.  The shape of the base is similar, but custom-built with three separate pieces in order to better center the support arm left to right.  The controller was moved to the front and oriented width-wise because it would not fit lengthwise of the AEV.  The battery was placed in the back to optimize weight distribution.

Team Design #1

This design was ultimately chosen because the weight is mostly centered in one area right under the piece that supports the AEV to the track.

First Drafts of Design

Ella:

I chose to have the propellers in the middle of the AEV because the AEV will reverse and go forward.

David:

I placed the battery underneath the design with the controller near the rear on the top, and the supporting arm near the center. I made my design to balance the AEV, and make it easy to control.

Nathan:

I chose an L-shaped support to spread out the AEV’s support better. I had the battery and controller on opposite sides to even out the weight on the AEV. I added a nose piece to make it more aerodynamic.

Zach:

I created my design with the intent of putting all of the AEV’s weight directly in the center.  The controller, battery, motors, and support arm are all halfway between the front and the back of the AEV.