Week 2/5 – 2/11:
- Prepare for the proposal presentation.
- Build my 3D printer for future prototyping. Learn how to use Fusion360 to create 3D models and Ultimaker Cura to control the 3D printer. Successfully print a test file to make sure the printer is ready for future prototyping.
- Search about possible gyroscope options available for purchase. One possible option is LSM6DSR from ST Microelectronics. It fits our requirements based on the info I find. There are many other gyro modules for sale on Internet, and I think gyros around $10 should be good enough for our project if we want to use cheap as an advantage for our solution.
- When designing the steering wheel, I prefer to set around 11 inches wide and 6 inches height. Also about less than 2 inches wide thickness if that’s enough for microcontrollers and battery.
- I think I’m on schedule. Next week will be focusing on the design of the steering wheel. I think I will come up with a draft for it together with Xiao. I will also order a gyroscope and look into its manual to see how it works.