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