Designs

Individual Concept Designs:

Joey

Features:

  • 2″x6″ rectangle as the base plate distributes the weight of the AEV evenly
  • Motors mounted on extended wings to keep the AEV from swinging side to side
  • L-shaped arm keeps momentum going forward
  • Pros
  • The design cost is low because it only uses parts given to us and no printed parts. It also  is a aerodynamic design with the wings attached.
  • Cons
  • The design is heavy compared to the other designs.

 

Alex

Features:

  • T-shaped base creates availability for two wings to make a triangle back and therefore more air- and energy- efficient.
  • Trapezoidal fin on bottom perfectly vertical makes for easier slicing through air.
  • Front slope creates for air to go over the slop, therefore also making it more air- and energy- efficient.
  • Simplistic features create less weight overall, causing less strain on the track and therefore using less energy.
  • Pros
  • The design is very aerodynamic with the pointed nose in the front and the wing underneath because it is designed like an airplane.
  • Cons
  • It’s more costly than other deigns and all the extra wings make the AEV heavier.

 

Harsh

Features:

  • Curved features done through 3-D printing.
  • These curves will create aero-dynamic efficiency when moving.
  • The sleek design allows for drag minimization and batterly/board placement balance out the weight of the motors and wheels.
  • Pros
  • The design is light weight and the most aerodynamic.
  • Cons
  • The design is more costly because it has a 3D printed part in the design.

Jackie

Features:

  • Cross shape base creates a base that can even out the weight distributed from the components individually.
  • Sloped front end creates a wind resistant “beak” that will save energy.
  • Motors under cross base’s wings maximizes the power being used.
  • Pros
  • The design is stable
  • Cons
  • The design is heavy.
  • It’s also not very aerodynamic becasue the front edge is flat.

 

 

Final Team Design:

Features:

  • T-shaped base creates availability for two wings to make a triangle back and therefore more air- and energy- efficient.
  • Front slope designed to be aerodynamically ideal, therefore also making it more air- and energy- efficient.
  • Simplistic features create less weight overall, causing less strain on the track and therefore using less energy.
  • Pros
  • Combines most pros of all designs, such as: most aerodynamic because of tip, lightweight material, and large enough base to hold required parts.
  • Cons
  • Will need 3D Printing, so it will cost the company slightly more money.

Will be moving on after Lab 5 using the following two designs for testing:

  • Final Team Design
  • Alex’s Design