Timeline for Slot Car Project
Week #
Goal
1
Begin initial research: D/A, corner sensors, LED displays, I/O methods and pins available. Purchase track and cars.
2
Construct initial voltage measuring circuitry and signal conditioning.
3
Use the HC11 to output a constant voltage to the car and measure lap times. Determine speed versus voltage profile. 
4
Be able to measure the voltage being given to the car and sense when the car is entering of leaving a corner.
5
Begin system integration.
6
Calibrate system, tweak control gains, and refine control algorithm.
7
Finalize physical design; Work on web page, report, and presentation.
8
Present

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