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- Inspired by the convenience of BIRD and LimeBike, we hoped to recreate this idea in a longboard rather than bikes and scooters | - Inspired by the convenience of BIRD and LimeBike, we hoped to recreate this idea in a longboard rather than bikes and scooters | ||
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2. Decided on BOARDLOCK, envisioning a single-motor mappable electric longboard with manual locking ability (from iPhone) | 2. Decided on BOARDLOCK, envisioning a single-motor mappable electric longboard with manual locking ability (from iPhone) | ||
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- Found optimal longboard size (33 inches), brushless motor, ESC, E-Longboard Assembly Kit, 2x Lipo Batteries | - Found optimal longboard size (33 inches), brushless motor, ESC, E-Longboard Assembly Kit, 2x Lipo Batteries | ||
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2. Sept 13: All 3 of us met with Jim and our TA to finalize BOARDLOCK idea, make a plan (1 hour) | 2. Sept 13: All 3 of us met with Jim and our TA to finalize BOARDLOCK idea, make a plan (1 hour) | ||
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- Debating best way to manually lock/unlock wheels, one option would be to set up a website with a "button" that uses Bluetooth to detects user's proximity | - Debating best way to manually lock/unlock wheels, one option would be to set up a website with a "button" that uses Bluetooth to detects user's proximity | ||
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Revision as of 22:17, 20 September 2018
Week 1: September 3rd- September 7th
1. Brainstorming project ideas
- Inspired by the convenience of BIRD and LimeBike, we hoped to recreate this idea in a longboard rather than bikes and scooters
2. Decided on BOARDLOCK, envisioning a single-motor mappable electric longboard with manual locking ability (from iPhone)
Week 2: September 10th- September 14th
1. Max: Research/Acquiring materials (1.5 hours)
- Found optimal longboard size (33 inches), brushless motor, ESC, E-Longboard Assembly Kit, 2x Lipo Batteries
2. Sept 13: All 3 of us met with Jim and our TA to finalize BOARDLOCK idea, make a plan (1 hour)
- Got idea approved :), decided to focus on GPS and locking mechanism using Raspberry Pi
- Discarded building an app (not enough knowledge/would take too long)
- Debating how to manually increase/decrease motor speed (remote control vs wire connection?)
- Debating best way to manually lock/unlock wheels, one option would be to set up a website with a "button" that uses Bluetooth to detects user's proximity
3. TA provided us with materials (Night Light, Raspberry Pi) and locker number
Week 3: September 17th - September 21st
1. Amin, Isa, Max: Set up Night Light (1 hour)
- Built and tested the circuit on a breadboard, got it to work
- Designed a case for project (dimensions in millimeters: 50 x 18 x 80)
- Holding off on soldering until Friday -- need to show TA case design
2. Sept 21: Meeting with Jim and TA @ 2 PM
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