Lab 2

In Lab 2 the squad tested the reflector sensors and their functionality. The group did this by making the most basic of Arduino codes to move the AEV along the track and gathered data. Well, that was the idea but due to complications, and matters better left unspoken, the team had to delay this testing to another day. Once, that magical day came upon the clique the data was obtained flawlessly through a meticulous procedure. The other aspect of Lab 2 was to test the different propellers in the wind tunnels. Guess what happened next? That’s right, the faction, along with every other divisions of engineers, was not able to actual participate in the acquiring of said data due to the fact that there are not enough wind tunnel machines per engineering gang the data was standardized for the entire class. While this may have provided each and every crew with valid empirical data, it brought down morale of each company because of productive actions taken by the squadrons was lacking. In the end, the fearsome fivesome hurdled the obstacles and finished strong down the stretch producing the best progress report to date as well as confirming the correct choice of propeller.

Lab 5

In lab 5 the team learned how to concept screen and score.  This method is used to reduce design ideas quickly and efficiently.  The group’s designs from previous labs were run through the test and the design that preformed the best was the one chosen.  Different weights were placed on categories that the group decided and the concept was scored this way.  The scores were recorded on an Excel spreadsheet.  This was done to quantitatively prove that the group’s final design was the most efficient of the bunch.

Lab 04

The team uploaded code to make AEV do a test run on the track. During the test run, the AEV recorded the data of its performance on the track. After the AEV finished the test run, the team uploaded the data into the Matlab to generate a excel file and used the data and the data_analysis tool in the Matlab to generate a graph of its power outputs. After acquired the AEV data, the team calculated the power outputs and inputs and its efficiency during running. These data would help the team to make the AEV run more efficiently. During the lab, the team did not have the time to do the wind tunnel test because of short of time.

Lab 3

Lab three’s focus was placed on creative design and group thinking.  The team was tasked with designing the AEV they would eventually test and compete against other groups.  Printed orthographic paper was used to help aid in this process, each member had to design an AEV.  The group then came together to compare and contrast the designs to limit it down to one design.  This design was then drawn orthographically, dimensioned and weighed.