Personal Accomplishment
What did you personally accomplish this week on the project? Give files or photos that demonstrate your progress. Prove to the reader that you put sufficient effort into the project over the course of the week (12+ hours).
This week, I spent my time mainly on system setup and integration, which is the basis for my partner’s work in dealing with the hardware components. To facilitate the programming of our Raspberry Pi, I set up the Raspberry OS Desktop and enabled VNC, I2C and SPI for communication. The VNC is for connecting to the Raspberry Pi with Mac laptops. Connecting our Audio HAT to I2c, I identified the slave address of the component, enabling my partner to verify the stable output of audio. However, I am still in the process of making sure radar can properly interact with Raspberry Pi. Though efforts are made, there seems to be some issue remaining that does not allow me receive the signals. Another thing I helped with is the GPS setup. While the GPS should be able to use USB connection, we failed in getting the connection. The reason why it failed still needs to be figured out.
Schedule
Is your progress on schedule or behind? If you are behind, what actions will be taken to catch up to the project schedule?
This week, my schedule is a bit behind due to unexpected delays with the RPi4 setup, which has taken longer than anticipated. This setup is critical because it involves integrating key components like the radar, speaker, and accelerometer, which are essential for the system to function. My partner’s tasks, including testing and validating the system, are dependent on this integration being completed. The delay in getting these components connected has created a bottleneck, and we cannot move forward with system testing until the integration is finished. To catch up, I plan to prioritize the integration process over the coming week, focusing on resolving any remaining issues with the RPi4 and ensuring that the radar, speaker, and accelerometer are fully operational. I will adjust my schedule to allocate more time toward these tasks, as completing this integration is crucial for allowing my partner to proceed with their work. By expediting this part of the project, I aim to prevent further delays and ensure that we can move forward with testing as planned, ultimately bringing the project back on track.
Upcoming Deliverables
What deliverables do you hope to complete in the next week?
Next week, my primary goal is to continue on the system integration by fully connecting and verifying the radar and accelerometer (not received) with the RPi4. This involves running initial tests to confirm the stability and output of each component, ensuring they can interact properly with the Raspberry Pi as planned. Once the components are reliably integrated, I aim to begin component testing, focusing on verifying sensor accuracy and communication. This will involve checking the radar’s obstacle detection, the accelerometer’s fall detection, and the audio system’s response. Starting component testing is critical for assessing how well the system functions under real-world conditions, so finishing the integration will be my top priority.