Abby Hallock: I chose to place the propellers connected to the motors at the back of the AEV so it allows them room to move freely, not get in the way of anything, and propel the vehicle forward. I then placed the Arduino board in the middle for easy access to all of the wires and connections. The battery is at the front end so it can still connect to the Arduino board but stay out of the way of everything else. Sticking straight up would be some sort of connecting piece with the sensors attached so that they can measure distance across the rails. The sketch I made would keep everything that is necessary for the AEV separate and organized in order to successfully complete the task.
Julia Scott: I choose the base of the AEV to be in the shape of a submarine. The nose comes to a point with a curved point. The propellers are on the direct back of the AEV. The battery and wires all between the wheels on the top of the track. This allows for more passengers to get on and off the AEV. This will allow for it to be easier for maintenance to fix if something goes wrong as all the program and functions are on the top of the AEV.
Chuwen- I chose to place the Lipo Battery under the plastic board and place the Arduino board on the plastic board. By doing some change about the plastic board(maybe drill some little holes), we can connect the Arduino board and battery through the plastic board. To do so can save more space and make these two pieces more stable with the plastic board.
Rensu Kumbhani: I chose the design for the AEV to resemble an airplane for minimum air resistance and drag. I gave the body a pointed nose and wings in the back. I placed the Arduino inside the AEV and the battery on top, although in hindsight it might have been better to place it inside with the Arduino in separate compartments. The propellers and their motors are attached to the wings and placed towards to rear of AEV for safety reasons.