Date: February 27, 2019
Time: 1:50 – 3:40 pm
Location: Scott Lab Classroom
Team Members Present: Annie, Aaron, Evan, Jake
Meeting Objectives:
- Present to class on progress, where we stand on mechanical/electrical development
- Gather feedback
Meeting Notes and Questions:
- Question on how the device will be closed. Would the user have to use two hands, one on handle and one pushing in? Potential to be cumbersome and difficult and not desirable for the user.
- Implementation of some confirmation system that checks the turn signal was pushed back in. Perhaps with a picture taken at end of ride, or some central system that will beep at the end of the ride to notify the user.
- Would the turn signal automatically pop out at the start of the ride? With current design, no, since the user will have to manually press the button to release. Automatic release requires more electrical design and systems.
- Confirm power routing in the handlebar. Can wires be routed from the battery or central computer to the inside of the handlebar?
- Will the width of the handlebar extend beyond the shoulders or body of the user? Need to confirm measurements and check to see exactly how far we can let the turn signal pop out.
- Should we hack or buy a scooter? Maybe we can find manufacturer store online and order specific parts. Look into if we can buy just the battery, handlebar, and any other components that might help.
- Also look into finding a repair manual for an electric scooter, it provides information on many of the systems.
- Don’t need to use an Arduino to control lights and button. Just need a simple circuit with a timer, which would allow for the flashing lights, and a rocker switch to control when to activate the lights. Switch would have to be manually turned on/off by the user, maybe one switch could control both left/right functions.
- Dr. Metzler mentioned her Fly 150cc scooter has rocker switch for turn signals.