BOARDLOCK project

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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 using an ESC

2. Set up Raspberry Pi, get GPS working, and be able to access BOARDLOCK's location at all times from our phones


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