- This week I investigated the capabilities of our core sensing system, the Decawave MDEK1001 by reviewing the available documentation and manuals, and papers on other relevant projects using the same system. Additionally, I looked into methods of powering and testing our system, and ordered batteries and assembled a chassis for a simple robot car. Any additional design into the sensor system is heavily dependent on the decision of purchasing more MDEK nodes.
- This level of focus is being given to the MDEK because its capability is the most significant risk to the project. The pairing behavior of sensors in its network could limit its range and potential. We are prepared to add sensors of a different type to compensate for this if it happens, or to add 12 additional MDEK nodes to our existing 4.
- My progress is behind schedule. We are hoping to get the batteries we need this week to more conclusively test the MDEK. Our parts list is heavily dependent on this testing because if our tests show that we need more sensor modules, it will take half of our budget to get more, limiting the other sensors we can incorporate.
- I intend to have two competing designs this week that differ based upon whether or not we need the additional sensor package.
Team B0: Vehicle Cyclist Collision avoidance System
Carnegie Mellon ECE Capstone, Fall 2019: Zexi Yao, Kyle Kozlowski and NOBODY