| Week | Brian | Gabriel | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 1/10 to 1/16 | Brainstorming ideas and creating descriptions for proposed ideas (2 hours) | Brainstorming ideas and creating descriptions for proposed ideas (2 hours) | First meeting as a team, introductions and brainstorming session (1 hour) |
| Week 2 1/17 to 1/23 | Created block diagrams, flow charts for 2 of the 4 proposed ideas (2 hours). Created website (1 hour) | Created block diagrams, flow charts for 2 of the 4 proposed ideas (2 hours). | Further discussed possible project ideas and scope of each project. Agreed upon what tasks were to be completed for the week. (1.5 hours) |
| Week 3 1/24 to 1/30 | Organized project ideas for presentation (1 hour) compiled all information into a Power Point Presentation (0.5 hours) Updated website (0.5 hours) | Organized project ideas and developed a new substitute project idea for presentation (3 hours) | Two meetings on presenting proposed ideas and developing new project idea for voice controlled wheelchair (3 hours) |
| Week 4 1/31 to 2/6 | Further developed project idea for automated lawnmower and compiled into presentable material (1.5 hours) Updated website (0.5 hours) | Further developed project idea for voice controlled wheelchair and compiled into presentable material(1.5 hours) | Group meeting to prepare for class presentation on two tentatively approved projects (0.5 hours) |
| Week 5 2/7 to 2/13 | Researched Solar Panel charging systems and cutter blade possibilities. Updated website(1.5 hours) | Worked on the weekly tasks for week 5 (3 hours) | Group meeting to prepare for class presentation and choose project components (3 hours) |
| Week 6 2/14 to 2/20 | Organized shared project folder on google drive, Updated website with new documentation, updated CDER sheet, Updated parts list, updated power budget, worked on Engineering Specifications table, created presentation for project updates, updated website (3 hours) Wix site is being scrapped, created new website with all applicable information (4 hours) | Worked on power budget table, time and effort table, Finished CDER, Created Engineering Specs sheet to fill out, created Gantt chart (4 hours) | Group Meeting on updating website tables and further discussion on project hardware ideas. (1.5 hours) |
| Week 7 2/21 to 2/27 | Created new project render image, updated website by continuing to port information from old Wix site. (1.5 hours) | Worked on report chapter 2 and chapter 3. (1.5 hours) | Group meeting on further updates to the website, updating the Gantt Chart, and updating the Proposal Report. (1.5 hours) |
| Week 8 2/28 to 3/6 | Fixed Progress Log page to show all lost data from previous Wix site to show all images, videos and product links that were of note. Consolidated Eng. Specifications and Requirements Page. (3 hours) Updated 3D rendering to show component placement and updated website with new information. (5 hours) | Worked on improving the power budget table, researched different options for the mower navigation. (2 hours) | Meeting with Prof. Notash on specifics and technical discussions regarding the specific operation of the mower. (40 minutes) |
| Week 9 3/7 to 3/13 | Purchased and assembled the tank chassis. Analyzed body layout and determined any future issues we may encounter (1.5 hours) | Amazon web services research including cost, and integration with raspberry pi. (2 hours) | No class meeting this week (spring break) Quick team meeting on the current scope of the project. (30 minutes) |
| Week 10 3/14 to 3/20 | Provided images and measurements for our preliminary mower measurements presentation. Researched hardware that could be used to widen the robot to expand overall cutting area, determined the basics for what will be needed for an accurate GPS guided robot with accuracy within 3 inches, and researched options and for machine learning and how to implement them to our project (7 hours) | Researched different options for choosing the mowers path including GPS, path memorization, and semirandom path selection. Researched different car kits that could work for a secondary testing device which would be similar to the original device. Researched controller options for the mower including Bluetooth controllers, infrared controllers. (3 hours) | Meeting with Prof Notash on the next steps for our project. He questioned overall cutting area and advised us on researching machine learning. (40 minutes) Quick team meeting on machine learning, creating a test bed for Gabe to work on so we don’t have to transfer hardware frequently due to COVID restrictions. (30 minutes) |
| Week 11 3/21 to 3/27 | Researched best options for GPS modules, setups, and communication options for the project. (4 hours) | Researched Raspberry Pi GPS programming, transmitting the current coordinates of the mower, moving to other specified coordinates, and RTK setup. (4 hours) | Meeting with Prof Notash on the next steps for our project. Team meeting discussing responsibilities for the week. The accuracy required for effective mowing control. Purchasing most of the required components to start building the mower. (1.5 hours) |
| Week 12 3/28 to 4/3 | Ordered in backup solar panels. Updated Engineering Requirements, Power Budget, and Report (6 hours) | Ordered mower car test kit, controller, GPS, and compass. Worked on report chapter 3, updated the parts budget. (4 hours) | Meeting with Prof Notash on the progress of the project. Teem meeting discussing controller options, GPS options, research information found, and updating key project documents. (2 hours) |
| Week 13 4/4 to 4/10 | Continued working on Report and finalizing first draft, updated website to display proposal report (6 hours) | Continued working on Report and finalizing first draft (3 hours) | Reviewed current report status with Prof Notash (45 min) |
| Week 14 4/11 to 4/17 | Finalized Report (5 hours) | Finalized Report (2 hours) | Reviewed report with Prof Notash (45 min) |
| Week 15 4/18 to 4/24 | Installed cutter bladed and started system tests for the cutter blade, battery, and solar recharging. (5 hours) | Proposal presentation preparation (3 hours) | Creating and practicing for the proposal presentation. (3 hours) |