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Mechatronics and Renewable Energy Lab

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 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.