Difference between revisions of "BOARDLOCK"
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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) | ||
− | - Got idea approved :), decided to focus on GPS | + | - Got idea approved :), decided to focus on building GPS using Raspberry Pi |
- Discarded building an app (not enough knowledge/would take too long) | - Discarded building an app (not enough knowledge/would take too long) | ||
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- Designed a case for project (dimensions in millimeters: 50 x 18 x 80) | - Designed a case for project (dimensions in millimeters: 50 x 18 x 80) | ||
− | - Holding off on soldering | + | - Holding off on soldering -- need to show TA case design |
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- Discuss progress and next steps | - Discuss progress and next steps | ||
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d) Amin: 3D print Night Light design | d) Amin: 3D print Night Light design | ||
− | e) Isa: Understand basics of Bluetooth interface | + | e) Isa: Understand basics of Bluetooth interface, finish Gantt chart/Presentation slides |
2. Max: Met with Jim to set up Raspberry Pi (30 min) | 2. Max: Met with Jim to set up Raspberry Pi (30 min) | ||
− | - | + | - Later connected to his computer ( |
Revision as of 21:12, 27 September 2018
Link to Project: [[1]]
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 building GPS 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 whether to use Bluetooth to detects user's proximity to longboard
- Decided best way to manually lock/unlock wheels is using an RFID (key card)
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 (2 hours)
- 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 -- need to show TA case design
2. Max: (unsuccessful) attempt to set up Raspberry Pi (1 hour)
3. Sept 21: Group meeting with Jim and TA (1 hour)
- Discuss progress and next steps
- Decide on budget, have materials approved in order to purchase them
- Set goals for next week
Week 4: September 24th - September 28th
1. GOALS:
a) Group: Finalize budget/Receive materials
c) Max: Set up Raspberry Pi, get GPS working
d) Amin: 3D print Night Light design
e) Isa: Understand basics of Bluetooth interface, finish Gantt chart/Presentation slides
2. Max: Met with Jim to set up Raspberry Pi (30 min)
- Later connected to his computer (