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- Resources This section describes the resources to Project Swift Fox. It includes personnel, budget, special equipment, facilities, and automobile platforms. Personnel
- Automobile Platform
- Accelerometer Problems
- Environmental Concerns
- Appendix A: Glossary
Figure 3. Swift Fox schedule (Part B)
Schedule OverviewThe above Gantt chart displays the schedule of Project Swift Fox. Figure 1 shows the schedule for fall semester and Figure 2 shows the schedule for winter vacation and spring semester. Much of the programming and the initial construction will be done over winter vacation to make the timeline easier in the spring. Testing and debugging will be a critical part of the final release of Project Swift Fox. The first phase of testing will be to make sure that the hardware and software can function normally. Once this is done, the system will be tested with readings and inputs that are extreme or abnormal. Next the device will be physically tested to see if it can withstand harsh environmental conditions. Lastly, it will be tested on the Formula SAE car and/or another vehicle. ResourcesThis section describes the resources to Project Swift Fox. It includes personnel, budget, special equipment, facilities, and automobile platforms. Personnel:The following individuals are members of Project Swift Fox. Listed Below are their roles and jobs. Peter Brunke Team Lead, Digital Components and Programming Sham Alroomi, Team Member, Analog Front End and Power Supply Wajdi Alshalan, Team Member, Analog Front End and Power Supply Andrew Robinson – Team Member, Digital Components and Programming Dr. Wayne Lu – Team Advisor Mr. Steve Kassel – Industry Representative Budget:The following is the budget for Project Swift Fox. Table 4. Overall Swift Fox Budget 
EEPROM: One EEPROM will be used to store data. Microcontroller: PIC16F872 microcontroller will be used as the central processing unit for system. A/D Converter: MCP3204 A/D Converter will be used to convert analog data to digital data. Transistors: Transistors will be used for the serial interface and power supply. Resistors: Resistors will be used throughout the device. Misc.: Miscellaneous parts such as diodes, zener diodes, capacitors, and inductors will be
Vacuum Fluorescent Display: Noritake vacuum fluorescent display will display live data to the user. Serial Connector: Serial connector will connect device to personal computer. Keypad: A standard calculator keypad will be used for user control. Only 12 keys will be used. Misc. Connectors/Wires: An assortment of different wires and components will connect the device together. Case: A case will hold the device and help protect it from the environment. Power supply components: A power regulator will need to be built to attenuate noise and supply a regulated 5 volt supply from the 10 to 12 volt power source from the vehicle. PCB Fabrication: A printed circuit board will need to be ordered for the device. We will be purchasing it from PCB express. It will take 3-4 business days to obtain the PCB. Equipment:Oscilloscope: Read voltage coming from automobile power supply and the constructed regulator. Design Software: Program to design the digital portion of the project to be applied on the printed circuit board. Programmer: For programming microcontroller. C Compiler and Assembler: Programming microcontroller, I/O driver, and spreadsheet converter. Facilities:The lab in Engineering 312 will be used to design, test and build systems of the device. Team members’ garages or the engineering building garage will be used to hook the device up to an automobile. Automobile Platform:The Formula SAE car and team members’ cars will be used to test the system and its components and serve as a demonstration. ContingenciesIf any of our risks were to happen, the following contingency plans have been made. EMI Noise from Vehicle:A power regulator will be used to stabilize and regulate power from the vehicle, hopefully eliminating most noise. If we cannot effectively limit noise then we will have to use a commercial power supply. Accelerometer Problems:If this happens, we will have to compensate with software programming or insulating the accelerometer from vibration without interfering with G-forces to be measured. Formula SAE car not completed:If the formula SAE car is not completed we will use a car from a team member as the system’s platform. Environmental Concerns:Vibration and temperature should not be too high where the system will be placed in the car’s cockpit. If it is excessive, the device has been designed to withstand high temperature and vibration. The casing might be bolstered more and the device might be moved to a different part of the car or a different car.
We will do our best to stick to our milestones and to finish the project before Founder’s Day. Thus, in order to get it done on time and to make sure that we have extra time if we need so, we will spend some of our winter break working on the project. By following our plan and schedule, we will be able to successfully complete the project well before the required deadline.
Appendix A: GlossaryAccelerometer: A sensor used to convert the physical signal of acceleration to a voltage. FSAE Car (Formula SAE Care): Car being designed, built, and raced by University of Portland mechanical engineers in national competition. While being a downsized version of a Formula 1 car, they are capable of 0-60 mph times in the three second range and holding up to 1.4 Gs in a skid pad. PCB: Printed Circuit Board RPM (Revolutions per minute): Unit of engine speed. SAE: Society of Automotive Engineers. Shifter Kart: High Performance go-kart. Top speeds can exceed 100 mph and lateral acceleration can approach 4 Gs. It is called a shifter kart because unlike normal go karts, a shifter cart has a manual transmission similar to a motorcycle. Tachometer: A device used to measure engine speed, typically from a vehicle’s crankshaft and usually in revolutions per minute. University of Portland School of Engineering Contact: P. Brunke Download 0.53 Mb. Share with your friends:
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