BOARDLOCK project

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 Bluetooth wheel-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

Mini USB cable ($5.99)

Servo Connector ($1.99)

Single Motor Mechanical Kit ($199.99)

Motor 6355 190KV ($90.00)

Torque ESC BLDC ($99.99)

Floureon 14.8V Lipo Battery ($89.99)

Longboard deck ($39.95)