Parking Bot
This is our parking bot. We used the same one as we did for the line follower. Except we took off the light sensors in the front and the back.
DAy 1
On the first day we found all of the distances and the time it took to get there.
Day 2
On the second day we finished up finding our measurements. Then when we found them we converted them all into centimeters.
Day 3
On the third day we found how far it would move every half second so we would be more accurate when told were to park. Then we converted the new measurements to centimeters. We then turned our data into a line graph to see if our measurements were constant. Once we finished all of that we got our parking space which had to be within 221 centimeters. We programmed our bot for 12.75 seconds and came within 3 centimeters.
1. State the assignment (problem/project) in your own words.
The assignment was to have our bot stop at a certain spot assigned to us.
2. What are your input factors? (What do you need to know or do before you can begin?) Include the research you did.
We needed to know all of our measurements. We also needed to know the spot that we would be stopping at. Then we would use our information to predict how long it needed to go.
3. Describe the process in detail. Explain the steps you followed in order to complete the project.
The first thing we did was to build our robot. After we completed building it we programmed it to move one second all the way up to thirteen seconds. Then we converted those measurements to centimeters. Next, we programmed the bot to move every half second all the way up to 12.5. Then we converted those measurements into centimeters and made a line graph. After that we were assigned our spot which was 221 centimeters. We knew from our data it had to be between 12.5 seconds and 13 seconds so we estimated it to be 12.75 seconds
4. Describe the final output / product in detail: (what are we looking at?)
The final output of the product was the same as the line follower except we didn't have the light sensors on it.
5. Describe feedback you received during the project (suggestions, comments, etc). From peers, instructor ect.. How did you use this feedback to correct issues with your project?
We received feedback saying that we needed more times so we could be more accurate. We also received feedback saying that we should put it into centimeters.
6. What did you learn during the assignment such as tools, skills, design concepts, software, hardware, etc?
I learned how to create a line graph using Microsoft Excel. I also found out how to use our own data on it and how to label the axis's correctly.
7. If you were to do the project again, what would you do differently and why? Provide reasons and examples.
I wouldn't do anything differently since we got it done on our first attempt and we got it completed so quickly.
The assignment was to have our bot stop at a certain spot assigned to us.
2. What are your input factors? (What do you need to know or do before you can begin?) Include the research you did.
We needed to know all of our measurements. We also needed to know the spot that we would be stopping at. Then we would use our information to predict how long it needed to go.
3. Describe the process in detail. Explain the steps you followed in order to complete the project.
The first thing we did was to build our robot. After we completed building it we programmed it to move one second all the way up to thirteen seconds. Then we converted those measurements to centimeters. Next, we programmed the bot to move every half second all the way up to 12.5. Then we converted those measurements into centimeters and made a line graph. After that we were assigned our spot which was 221 centimeters. We knew from our data it had to be between 12.5 seconds and 13 seconds so we estimated it to be 12.75 seconds
4. Describe the final output / product in detail: (what are we looking at?)
The final output of the product was the same as the line follower except we didn't have the light sensors on it.
5. Describe feedback you received during the project (suggestions, comments, etc). From peers, instructor ect.. How did you use this feedback to correct issues with your project?
We received feedback saying that we needed more times so we could be more accurate. We also received feedback saying that we should put it into centimeters.
6. What did you learn during the assignment such as tools, skills, design concepts, software, hardware, etc?
I learned how to create a line graph using Microsoft Excel. I also found out how to use our own data on it and how to label the axis's correctly.
7. If you were to do the project again, what would you do differently and why? Provide reasons and examples.
I wouldn't do anything differently since we got it done on our first attempt and we got it completed so quickly.
Video Address
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tUWUtr5mb8&feature=youtu.be