WORK ACCOMPLISHED:
Frontend Enhancements for Remote Control: This week, I finalized several UI elements on the remote control page, focusing on making the interface more interactive and user-friendly. Based on feedback from our demo, where users emphasized the importance of receiving immediate feedback that the board was operational, I modified the app to display the duty cycle instead of just speed. Additionally, I integrated a speed indicator to provide a more intuitive and responsive user experience, ensuring real-time visibility of the board’s performance metrics.
Motor Control Optimization: I finalized the motor control code, focusing on achieving a smooth and reliable speed curve. After iterative adjustments and testing, I optimized the speed rates for better responsiveness and stability. Additionally, I refined the emergency stop functionality to make it more effective and immediate, enhancing overall safety during operation. These changes ensure a more seamless and controlled user experience.
Integration of GPS Location Display: For the ‘Return to Me’ feature, I successfully connected the board’s GPS location to be displayed on the app. Following the pattern established with the socket-based acceleration controller, I set up sockets for GPS data transmission from the Raspberry Pi to the app. This implementation enables real-time location updates, represented by a pin on the app’s map interface. This progress ensures better visualization and understanding of the board’s current position, advancing the reliability of the ‘Return to Me’ feature.
PROGRESS:
Progress is on schedule, with the majority of tasks successfully completed. The remaining work involves final refinements to polish the features and ensure they function as intended. Extensive testing is underway to validate performance, usability, and reliability, addressing any minor adjustments needed to meet the project’s goals. These final steps will ensure a seamless and fully functional system.
NEXT WEEK’S DELIVERABLES:
- Link animations to the return sequence and ensure synchronized movement of the board with the app.
- Collaborate with teammates to finalize metrics and visualizations.
- Implement a centralized Bluetooth context to streamline connections and improve efficiency.