ENGR 7B Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Quadcopter, Internal Combustion Engine, Teamwork
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ENGR 7B – Lecture 1 – Intro to Programming and Arduino
Course objectives
Engineering Design Principles
Project Management
Team work
Entrepreneurship
Application of what was learned in the quarter and problem solving skills
What we want done
Quadcopter with autonomous mapping
Quadcopter with a business plan
Design report
Autonomous Mapping
The drone or robot is to be able to create a map
A floor plan, and localize itself in it
Project Specifications
MAIN TASK
o Autonomous mapping
o Two control systems
Size
o Motor to motor less than 14 inches
Structure
o Various materials can be used
o 3D printed components allowed
o Fabrication in house
Power and propulsion
o No internal combustion engines
o Levitate 5 mins without recharging
o Altitude under 8 feet
o Altitude between 3-7 preferrably
Safety
o Prop guards required
o Wires covered
o Batteries to be charged ONLY by staff
Cost
o Less than $500
o If 3D printing, total must be less than $550
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