Platform 1: Hobby Electric Remote Control Car

	Input	Processing	Output	Feedback Loop
Software (Dynamic)	Machine Vision GPUCV			System Modeling   PID controller
Software (Static)	OS Selection
High Level	Remote Communication	Computer Platform Selection	Remote Communication
	On-Vehicle Interface		On-Vehicle Interface
Low Level	Remote Control	Embedded Platform Selection	Motor Driver Interface
Hardware (Dynamic)	Sensors
Hardware (Static)	Add-on Frame
Physical (Dynamic)	EMI/EMC
Physical (Static)	Add-on Frame

Project 1a: Add-on-Frame

In order to develop many of the subsystems required, a frame that will sustain many modifications in place of the car’s original frame is ideal.  This way, many teams can develop their projects at the same time and also use the same car for many years to come, effectively extending the lifespan of the project and decreasing the cost of the car per project.  The frame will achieve the following:

·         Keep the center of gravity low

·         Have space for extra batteries

·         Can be easily fitted with cameras, sensors

·         Can be easily and rapidly installed and removed from the car for further development

·         Will allow for installation of a single connector that will interface the vehicle to the subsystems

Goals:

·         Assess the car’s present contact points;

·         Design a frame that can be added and removed in under 30-45 seconds;

·         Deliver a complete, solid, resilient frame;

·         Demonstrate the capability of said frame to accept new material and modules, such as computers, batteries, switches and wiring;

·         Demonstrate the common ground and electrical safety throughout the frame.