Advanced Energy Vehicle (AEV)
Lab 01: AEV Project Introduction
Introduction
AEVs are small (< 500grams), autonomous, electric motorpowered, propeller-driven vehicles that are suspended from
and maneuver along a monorail track systems hung from
the laboratory ceilings
Example AEV
AEV Project Objectives
 Project Management and Teamwork
• Time management, task scheduling, communication, etc.
 Design Process and Cycle
• Identifying requirements/constraints, brainstorming, initial
designs, build/test/analyze, final design, etc.
 Project Documentation
• Project notebook, design review phase documents, final
reports, extra credit video, etc.
AEV Project Objective
(Problem Definition)
AEV Design
Cycle
INITIAL CONCEPTS
(Brainstorming)
EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH
(Programming)
(System Analysis)
PT 1
PT 2
PT 3
PT 4
FINAL DESIGN
Present AEV Design
AEV Design Review Phases
 Demonstrate the design process through a series of review
phases
 A design review is described as a:
"documented, comprehensive examination of the design to
evaluate the adequacy of the design requirements“
• The Mission Concept Review (MCR) is an example of an
early review phase; and, in this case, is provided.
AEV Design Review Phases
 AEV design teams will demonstrate the design by:
1.
Understanding the Mission Concept Review (MCR) to create an AEV
to complete mission objectives and to meet design constraints
2.
Developing Test Readiness Review Documents (TRR) to demonstrate
that the team is prepared to meet the Performance Test Objectives
3.
Developing a Preliminary Design Review Document (PDR) from
laboratory tests and Performance Test 1
4.
Developing a Critical (Final) Design Review Document (CDR) from
detailed investigations in design, including the PDR, and
Performance Tests 2-4
AEV Design Review Phases
Overview
 Mission Concept Review (provided)
Mission
Concept
Review
(MCR)
Test Readiness
Review:
Performance
Test 1
 Final Documentation
Preliminary
Design Review
(PDR)
Test Readiness
Reviews:
Performance
Test 2-4:
Critical Design
Review
(CDR)
AEV Components
AEV Components
 Classroom Components
• Desktop Tracks
• Li-PO Battery and Chargers
These components are to stay in the
classroom at ALL times
 AEV-Kit (kept by team)
 Automatic Control
System
 Structure Pieces
 Hardware
 Electric Motors
 Propellers
 Monorail wheels
 Hand Tools
AEV Components
 Tracks:
• Classroom (overhead)
• Desktop
 Desktop Track
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Each desk has a desktop
stand to use throughout
the AEV design process
 Classroom Track
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The laboratory has
suspended track(s) for
design and operational
testing
AEV Components
AEV Structure and Wheels
 AEV
AEV structure
 Structure and Wheels
AEV Wheel
AEV Reflective Sensor
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Propulsion System
Energy Storage
Automatic Controller
Motor Driver
Aerodynamic Bodies
AEV Components
AEV Propulsion System
Brushless Electric Motor
 AEV
 Structure and Wheels
 Propulsion System
2.5” and 3”, Diameter Propellers
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Energy Storage
Automatic Controller
Motor Driver
Aerodynamic Bodies
AEV Components
AEV Energy Storage
 AEV
 Structure and Wheels
 Propulsion System
 Energy Storage
2-Cell Lithium-Polymer Battery
Capacity: 800mAh
Voltage: 7.4V (nominal)
 Automatic Controller
 Motor Driver
 Aerodynamic Bodies
AEV Components
AEV Automatic Control System
Arduino Nano USB
 AEV
 Structure and Wheels
 Propulsion System
 Energy Storage
 Automatic Controller
 Motor Driver
 Aerodynamic Bodies
Motor Driver
AEV Components
AEV Aerodynamic Body Components OPTIONAL
OPTIONAL components
 AEV
for AEV Design
Home-built or Team Bought
Innovative thought encouraged
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Structure and Wheels
Propulsion System
Energy Storage
Automatic Controller
Motor Driver
 Aerodynamic Bodies
AEV Components
AEV Aerodynamic Body Components OPTIONAL
 AEV
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Structure and Wheels
Propulsion System
Energy Storage
Automatic Controller
Motor Driver
 Aerodynamic Bodies
3D Printing
Laser Cutting
Mission Concept Review
AEV Lab Reporting Format
Technical Communication Guide
 The GRADING GUIDELINES for each lab which will tell which
type of report format to follow.
 Follow the Technical Communications Guide (Tech Comm
Guide) found on the EEIC Course Website.
 Make sure to have the appropriate header or cover page with
the necessary information!
 Remember to use past tense, third person, and also spell
check the document before handing in!
AEV Documents Page
• The AEV Documents Page includes many documents that
will be used throughout the semester
• A Lab Manual is included that describes the activities
associated with each lab.
• A Lab Guidelines document describes the reporting
requirements for each lab.
• Today follow the description for Lab 1 in the Lab Manual
• Assemble the sample AEV components shown on the
AEV documents page under 3D PDF of Sample AEV.
Today’s Activities
1. Team will construct sample model of AEV – without
motors or electronics
2. Team will brainstorm ideas for modifications for their
design
3. Each team member will prepare an orthographic
sketch of their idea – example in Lab Manual
4. The team will produce an Executive Summary as
described in the Lab Guidelines document for Lab 1
on the AEV Documents Page. Disregard cost and
weight estimates.
5. Print kit parts list (2 copies) and kit label and bring to
next week’s lab
Design Considerations
1. Must move forward and backwards
2. Energy usage should be minimized (weight,
aerodynamics, etc.)
3. How many motors to use
4. Should motors be pushing or pulling vehicle?
5. What propellers should be used?
6. How will vehicle position be determined and controlled?
7. Battery voltage variations
8. Track independence (slight uphill, downhill variations may
cause coasting)