Networking Cars Log

Weekly Log for Networking Modules

By Curtis Hoffman and Deep Jyoti

Week 1: 9/4/17 - 9/10/17
- Created wiki page and log.
- Changed project from building a quadcopter to focusing on creating an effective docking mechanism between two vehicles.
- Came up with some potential objectives and challenges.

Week 2: 9/11/17 - 9/17/17
- Researched controlling electromagnets with Arduinos, I2C communication protocols, creating an Arduino controlled battery charger, and bootlegging store bought remote controlled cars to be run using an Arduino. (Deep, 4 Hours)
- Contacted Prof. Zhang about using Pi Cars for this project. (Deep)
- Discussed ideas for designing the latch and whether or not to use actual motorized cars.

Week 2: 9/18/17 - 9/24/17
- Scheduled to meet Prof. Zhang.
- Research Pi Car and Rasberry Pi.