- Nicholas Durstock’s Initial Design
The point behind this design was to make the AEV more aerodynamic while it runs on the track. This goal was accomplished by this design by the addition of a body covering the entire length of the AEV frame. This covering has an angled front to provide less air resistance. This covering additionally runs the entire length of the frame in order to cover both the battery and the Arduino. The goal of covering both of these objects was both for safety, ensuring that neither fell out, and to reduce drag that would be produced when air came in contact with the battery and the Arduino.
- Louie Gustwiller’s Initial Design
This design was to have a body on the front of the AEV that was shaped similar to an airplane. The body has a curved nose to make it aerodynamic. The battery would be placed under this nose while the Arduino board would be placed in the back. The wings of the AEV are placed close to the center of the AEV to help evenly distribute its weight. Also, the L-frame was connected close to the center-of-mass of the AEV, that way it would not be leaning forward or backwards while sitting on the track.
- Nathan Patton’s Initial Design
The point of this design was to remain fairly small in size and well balanced. The height of the AEV was shortened to four inches in order to shrink overall air resistance on the vehicle as it was in motion. The Arduino Nano board and battery were placed in strategic locations that allowed the vehicle to be as well balanced as possible. The L shaped vertical arm of the original prototype was also replaced by one that is more of a T shape in order to make the weight of the vehicle more centered.
- Luke Hackenberg’s Initial Design