Evolution of Design

February 6, 2019

These are the four original, individual designs that the group came up with before the group utilized the scoring and screening matrix, along with a SolidWorks recreation of the original AEV.

March 8, 2019

At this point, the group had successfully obtained a grant and decided to print a body similar to Jimmy’s individual design in order to continue development. This part will be tested on the AEV for aR&D 3, as the group could not obtain the part before aR&D 2.

March 19, 2019

 

This design of the AEV is going to be used for both performance test one and two. This design features a new “hook” on the front of the body in order to connect to the caboose at the end of performance test two.

March 26, 2019

New AEV design utilizes 3D printed part for reduction of weight. Features similar design set up as previous model.