Initial Design by Steve Alexopoulos
Key Features:
- Propellers are placed at the rear of the design and are placed above one another
- One propeller is placed underneath the other
- This will design will keep the width of the vehicle small, so that it is more aerydynamic
- The long, rectangular shaped body will provide sufficient room for the arduino board
- The battery, on the other hand, will be attached to the underside of the base
- L-shaped design will be used for mounting the wheels
- It will centered in the middle of the base, to counteract the weight of the motors in back and arduino in the front.
- Estimated weight: 3.5 – 4.0 lbs.
Pros: The design could be more easily altered or fixed compared to the sample
Cons: This design appeared to be less efficient and less aerodynamic than the sample design
| Part | Quantity | Price ($) |
| Arduino | 1 | $ 100,000.00 |
| Electric Motors | 2 | $ 19,980.00 |
| Count Sensors | 2 | $ 4,000.00 |
| Count Sensor Connectors | 2 | $ 4,000.00 |
| Propellers | 2 | $ 900.00 |
| 2.5″x7.5″ Rectangle | 1 | $ 2,000.00 |
| L-Shape Arm | 1 | $ 3,000.00 |
| Wheels | 2 | $ 15,000.00 |
| Battery Supports | 1 | $ 1,000.00 |
| Angle Brackets | 2 | $ 1,680.00 |
| Screw Driver | 1 | $ 2,000.00 |
| 1/4″ Wrench | 1 | $ 2,000.00 |
| Motor Clamps | 2 | $ 1,180.00 |
| Bulk Screws and Nuts | 1 | $ 2.88 |
| Total Price | ||
| $ 156,742.88 |