RC Leap Log

Week of February 7th

• Completed project proposal
• Researched options for purchasing parts
• Ordered DIY RC kit
• Built RC car and a simple circuit to test functionality

Week of February 14th

• Finalized budget items and added links
• Edited proposal to best reflect our goals
• Began research on coding with Leap Motion, Java, and signal transmittal via Bluetooth

Week of February 21st

• Continued research on coding with Leap Motion
• Scheduled first project evaluation
• Placed orders for all necessary parts

Week of February 28th

• Most parts arrived
• Began testing the interface between Leap motion and Java
• Conducted more research on bluetooth signals
  • RXTX library for Eclipse?
  • Limited in type of signals to send
• Working prototype of encoder with LED and photo detector
  • Began 3D printing component to fix the encoder to the chassis