About the Lab:
During Performance Test 3, labs 10, the group was tasked with optimizing the energy efficiency. The group used the chosen AEV design of the shell and the chosen software code to test variations and configurations in order to optimize the energy consumption of the AEV. The energy output was analyzed with the Matlab Design Analysis tool through the creation of energy graphs.
Take-Aways:
One of the major takeaways this week was finally perfecting the first section of the AEV code. The results were repeatedly successful, indicating that the AEV’s bursts of movement vs how long its left to coast is at a good ratio. This will come in handy while not only while perfecting the code for the rest of the run, but also for altering the code as the AEV’s 3D printed shell is added to the mix. The shell is going to add weight that will not only require more power output in the code, but will make the bursts of movement less effective and will cause the AEV to coast less around turns. However, the even balance of weight should allow the AEV to still operate under a similar if not near-exact ratio of movement.
Schedule/Team-Meeting Notes:
The team agreed to meet in Hitchcock’s First Year computer lab on 4/9/17. John completed the looking backwards section. David completed the looking forward section while Austin answered the questions. The group worked together to complete any other remaining parts of the report online.
Cross Comparison of All Tested Codes:
