This week I got our pm sensor up and working with output that seemed to make sense. Additionally I got out GPS module up and running with accurate reports of its location. Also I have gotten the servos that will actuate the air dams working. Finally I have gotten our Read more…
This week the primary task was working on the design report. I primarily worked on the Test, Verification, and Validation, Project Management, Related Work, and Summary sections. I also wrote the sections on air quality sensor selection and how the software that will be collecting data from the sensors will Read more…
A possible risk is that our custom PCB breaking out the mini PCIe pins from the LoRaWAN gateway does not work. This could happen because either the manufacturing of the PCB was faulty, or the design of the PCB causes too much interference/noise that affects the signals negatively. To manage Read more…
This week our parts order arrived allowing for us to make forward progress on the hardware side of our project. Once the parts came in I was able to get our RPIs setup and on the network so that we can ssh allowing for further development. After I was able Read more…
The most present risk to derailing our team’s progress is getting our parts delivered in a timely manner. While currently this does not seem to be affecting the team’s schedule, the current mitigation is to focus our weekly effort on parts of the project that don’t require any physical components Read more…
This week I have ordered all of the parts on our planned budget so far. This should allow us to create a working Sniff visor and Sniff Station. Additionally, I have setup meetings for next week with both a member of the BU team that completed a similar capstone project Read more…
What are the most significant risks that could jeopardize the success of the project? How are these risks being managed? What contingency plans are ready? The most present risk to derailing our team’s progress is ordering our parts and getting them delivered in a timely manner. While currently this does not Read more…
This week I accomplished with my team, selecting the parts for the LoRa network that will be facilitating communication between the sensor box on the bike and the box located at the station. We also have selected a cellular board and service provider that we believe will work for our Read more…