BOARDLOCK
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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
- Debating best way to manually lock/unlock wheels (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 and Isa: (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
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
1. Max:
- Met with Jim, got a new Raspberry Pi, set up to his computer (2 hours)
- Assembled Longboard (30 min)
2. Amin:
-Learned how to use Tinkercad and designed night light box (2 hours)
3. Isa:
