Results

The following plots are the Power over Time for the 4 different materials:

Wood:

 

1/8″ Acrylic:

1/4″ Acrylic:

Default (1/8” polypropylene):

 

 

From the data above, we have concluded that 1/8″ acrylic is the ideal material to use for our AEV.  It is tied for using the least amount of energy with the 1/8″ polypropylene. However, The Acrylic material is more appealing to the eye than polypropylene. But, acrylic should only be used with custom parts. Custom parts have a 10% custom fee which makes them more expensive. Polypropylene is just as effective for a lower cost if the parts are premade and not custom.