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Revision as of 21:41, 27 September 2018
Project Proposal
You've heard of BIRD Scooter and LimeBike... now we present to you BOARDLOCK, an electric Longboard equipped with a working motor, iPhone-accessible GPS, and keycard locking capabilities. In this project, our team aims to manufacture a rapid transportation method of utmost quality, aesthetics, and convenience.
Link to Weekly Log
https://classes.engineering.wustl.edu/ese205/core/index.php?title=BOARDLOCK
Team members
Amin Bdeir
Max Marchetto
Isabella Zisman
TA: Sam Hoff
Objectives
1. Attach a motor to the underside of our Longboard's deck, then be able to manually control it from phone using an ESC
2. Set up Raspberry Pi, get GPS working, and be able to access BOARDLOCK's location at all times from phone
Reach Objectives
1. Establish Bluetooth connection from phone to Raspberry Pi in order to lock and unlock BOARDLOCK's wheels
Challenges
1. Learning to ride BOARDLOCK
2. Learning how Raspberry Pi works
3. Having the ability to access BOARDLOCK's current location in real time from a phone
4. Being able to lock/unlock the wheels
Gantt Chart
Budget
