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Hovercraft Presentation 1

• Group 2
• Presented By

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Objectives

• Build a working, autonomous hovercraft
• Complete the course, even if it takes all the
  allotted time.
• Maximize maneuverability of the hovercraft
• Make the lightest and most cost efficient
  hovercraft possible

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Our Subgroups

• Programming Justin Coe, Kyle Dick
• Skirt and Body Curtis Sharkey, Josh Balsam,
  Justin Hanacek
• Propulsion Stefan Swan, Smita Patel, Anakizi
  Ackla

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Programming

• Assignments
• To learn how to program the RCX using robolab
• Determine optimal type and position of sensor on
  hovercraft
• Create efficient algorithm
• Coordinate the use of the sensors and fans to
  steer the hovercraft

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Skirt and Body

• Assignments
• Design and build a durable and lightweight body
  and skirt
• Find the best placement of parts
• Use cost efficient materials
• Create a leak free seal to the body of hovercraft

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Lift and Propulsion

• Assignments
• Choose the adequate placement of fans
• Find powerful yet efficient fans to propel the
  hovercraft
• Find reversible fans
• Determine the best methods to power the fans

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Group Networking

• Programming and Propulsion
• Need to cooperate to combine programs controlling
  hovercraft with the methods we choose to propel
  it.
• Skirt Body and Propulsion
• Need to interact so we know where we can choose
  and place the different parts
• All groups will collaborate and talk so everyone
  knows what is going on

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Group Communication

• E-mail
• Instant Messaging/Chat Room
• In Class
• During Discussions
• Weekly Meetings
• Teléfono

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Structural Base
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Method of Sealing the Skirt
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Preliminary Model
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Preliminary Model Distribution of Weight
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Our Wish List

• RCX
• Lexan (for the base material)
• Rubber (car inner tube or thin material for
  skirt)
• Battery Holder (for 8 double AAs)
• 2 axial fans
• 1 lift fan
• Relays
• Zener Diodes (6)
• LEDs
• Wire

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Credits

• Justin Hanacek Typed up PowerPoint, helped
  create PowerPoint, presented PowerPoint
• Josh Balsam Made CAD designs, helped create
  PowerPoint
• Stefan Swan Helped Create PowerPoint, Presented
  Powerpoint
• Smita Patel Helped Create PowerPoint, Presented
  PowerPoint
• Justin Coe Helped Create PowerPoint
• Kyle Dick Helped Create Powerpoint
• Anakizi Ackla Helped Create PowerPoint
• Curtis Sharkey Helped Create Powerpoint