Code Used:
//accelerate to 30% then go for 5 seconds and brake
celerate(4,0,30,1)
motorspeed(4,30)
goFor(3)
brake(4)
goFor(5)
Run 1:
Distance: 10.5 ft
Voltage: 7.99v
Run 2:
Distance: 10.125 ft
Voltage: 7.95v
Run 3:
Distance: 14.25 ft
Voltage: 7.95v
Run 4:
Distance: 12.167 ft
Voltage: 7.94v
Run 5:
Distance: 8.167 ft
Voltage: 7.94v
Run 6:
Distance: 12.25 ft
Voltage: 7.93v
This shows that the amount of voltage in the battery and the distance traveled by the AEV does not have a clear relationship. Various distances coexist with certain voltage values. Also, this data shows that the battery does not lose much voltage after each test run.
The research proves that this battery is highly marketable for its reliability in power. The battery will reserve power throughout many runs. The problem with this battery is that it is not reliable in how far the AEV will run. More research may be done into using a different battery that produces more consistent results. The company does not want to see the AEV only make half the distance if the battery is fully charged. Ideally, the voltage should not matter, and the AEV will make it to the end of the track with the given code.