The team used two types of tests for two different batteries. The first test constitutes of coding the AEV to travel different distances, and the voltages will be recorded. The second part of this test will be checking out another battery and also testing out the same distances. The voltage output for these two batteries will be recorded in terms of distances, and it can be seen that the battery that requires the least voltage to travel the same distance is the most efficient.
The second test will test the varying codes that can be used for the AEV. For example “goFor()” VS. “goToAbsolutePosition()”. The team will analyze which code runs the most efficient, and from there will make decisions based on which coding functions to use continuing the AEV Project.
Using ‘goFor(2)’ for our first battery used a maximum of 20 Joules of energy and traveled about 0.83 meters before it stopped and coasted.
Using ‘goFor(2)’ for our second battery used a maximum of 20 Joules of energy and traveled about 0.79 meters before it stopped and coasted.
Using ‘goFor(4)’ for our first battery used a maximum of 34 Joules of energy and traveled about 1.94 meters before it stopped and coasted.
Using ‘goFor(4)’ for our second battery used a maximum of 35 Joules of energy and traveled about 2.17 meters before it stopped and coasted.
Using ‘goFor(6)’ for our first battery used a maximum of 46 Joules of energy and traveled about 3.89 meters before it stopped and coasted.
Using ‘goFor(6)’ for our second battery used a maximum of 49 Joules of energy and traveled about 4.26 meters before it stopped and coasted.