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Mechatronics and Renewable Energy Lab

Platform 1: H obby E lectric R emote C ontrol C ar

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 8a: On-Vehicle Interface

To assist in troubleshooting and rectify issues and problems on site, an interface displaying data from the sensors and/or the computer to the user closest by is extremely desirable. The interface also assumes that there is no communication between the on-board controller and an external assessment system (for instance, remote computer displaying detailed information or a wire connection between the controller and a computer screen). The interface may:

· Display information about connectivity, such as between subsystems and remote systems;

· Allow for user input on specific variables, such as drag vs. circuit racing, remote vs. local connection, etc.