Wang

This week I haven’t worked as much directly with the project. Since I brought the micro:bit home with me, I’ve taken a look at it and its functions and what you can do with it. I haven’t done much with it yet mainly just got it to display some images and output some text using the “Microsoft MakeCode for micro:bit” app. Since the micro:bit is also used across subjects both contemporary systems and smart systems it should now also be set up so that you can program using ADA. Little has been done with this yet, but I think that next week when we get the car to drive forward and get more properly started, there will be more to work with and more concrete tasks I can try to solve.

Henning

For last week I took it on myself to start working on the GUI application that can connect to a standalone AI that would work for our car. I had to do quite some research on what programming language I would be using for this case. I have decided to work with Qt-programming, and I am still working on this. I therefore have nothing to show for now. The basic plan I have for this GUI is to simply have a button that takes us to an API for our AI. I had an additional plan to add a new button that would get information on the sensors that we add to the car. Just for information and to see that our sensors are working.

Now you may wonder why do this now? This part that I am working on is more of an end case to our system. But it was a challenge I could jump on straight away, while we are waiting for necessary parts for the car. Since we are 4-computer engineers, we decided to divide work on all of us. Hopefully, I can provide more visuals towards the blogg this coming week.

On the side of everything I decided to change our priority list from a numeric list into the ABC-format:

A

• Make the car move accordingly
  • Car should take advantage of its unique wheels
• The system should map a maze with an overview camera
• Surrounding sensors to the system should be working

B

• Add new sensors to the system, that we find fitting
• Make an algorithm suited for our system and car
• Everyone should have a good workflow within the group

C

• The systems transfer data to the GUI
• AI well trained to map different terrains, and drives the car for us
• System should be fast, with no flaws

Zardasht

My Raspberry Pi 5 Adventure Last Week

Last week, I decided to dive into some tech experimentation. I borrowed a Raspberry Pi 5 along with a camera module, ultrasonic sensor, and an LED light. I was excited to connect everything and start programming.

Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned. I couldn’t connect the components or get the Raspberry Pi to recognize them. After some investigation, I realized the issue was I got wrong cable to connect the touchscreen that stopped the entire setup.

Although I didn’t get to finish the project, it was still a valuable learning experience. I now know the importance of double-checking hardware compatibility before diving into programming. Next time, I’ll make sure I have the right cables and components ready to go!

Oskaras

We chose to follow the Scrum-method for our project. Therefore, i spent my time setting up a template for scrum and started directing tasks to each member for the following weeks. I`ve been planning the first 2 sprints and set up some of the goals which the car should reach.

Øyvind

Last week i spent my time working on the project researching the different hardwares we considered for the project. At the moment my biggest consern is regarding power supply to the DC motors. I was told by Steven we will use different motors than the ones already mounted on the car. I’m thinking about a general model that can be tweaked for different DC motors, but will ask Steven about this after the lecture Monday 8th september. I have started designing a batterypack consisting of 18650 Lithium batterys, and the need for a BMS for this pack. Since we consider working with both Micro:Bit and Raspberry PI, i need to discuss what board we will use with a motor shield to contrrol the motors. What type of sensors we need to track the rotational motion of the wheels is also a concern i have used time to read about, but at this stage i need some tips on what the best path forward for my part of the project.