January

Group D Meeting #1 (1-12-18)

Location: Hitchcock Hall – 8:00am

Attendees:

  • Sean Koch
  • Connor Lenartowicz
  • Will Klotnia
  • Joel Goodwin

Objective: Meet team and brainstorm ideas

 

Assign Tasks: Everyone brainstorms, check materials in project kit, Connor keeps hold of project kit, establish group communication between group members.

 

Task: Brainstorm Thoughts

  • Turns (Turn Speed, may have to apply breaks, line up turn exactly)
  • Count Revolutions of wheels for accurate information about where AEV is on track.
  • Use servo as break?
  • Aerodynamic Parts/Help Go Faster
  • 3D printed parts? May take too much time
  • Route
  • Inclines & Declines
  • Think about cost efficiency, speed, and time
  • ROUTE – from Linden to Easton to Polaris
  • Companies and Divisions – one company website with 3 divisions (all working on different vehicles) ford mustang, focus, fusion

 

Tasks Completed: Brainstorming Ideas, Project Kit accounted for.

 

Upcoming Tasks: Continue brainstorming ideas and start work with AEV.

 

Meeting Summary: Today our group met and exchanged contact information as well as set up a group message. We counted the materials in our project kit and determined Connor would keep hold of it. We also spent much time brainstorming ideas for the project and are fairly sure we will use the servo as a break, and will optimize cost efficiency as well as speed.