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Note #48
John Nagle |
Steps to the "R/C car mode" milestone
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Item
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Assigned
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Status |
Notes
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1
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Get and install radio E-stop. | Nagle | DONE | Ordered from Remtron. |
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2
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Build Galil interface board | T Smith | DONE | Out for board layout |
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3
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Hook up and test tach and speedometer. | Nagle | DONE | Waiting for interface board |
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4
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Install WLAN. | Nagle | DONE | |
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5
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Add retention on power connectors for computer and VORAD. | |||
| 6 | Bench test throttle unit | Scheinman | DONE | |
| 7 | Expand glove compartment to fit controllers | Scheinman | DONE | |
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8
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Install Galil unit for throttle in vehicle. | Nagle | DONE | |
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9
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Install throttle actuator box. | Scheinman | DONE | |
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10
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Rewire steering encoder wiring for more ruggedness. | Nagle | DONE | |
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Sensors
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1
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Wire up VORAD to computer box. | Nagle | DONE | Works |
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2
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Get INS working again. | Okerson | DONE | Wiring only, components in place |
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3
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GPS? | Okerson | DONE | Working, but not integrated with driving |
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Vehicle
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1
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Fix main battery switch wiring. | Miswired - does not cut all power. | ||
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2
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Add breaker for E-stop system | Scheinman | DONE | Must avoid shorting battery. |
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3
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Power E-stop from battery, or battery and and generator via diode block or relay. | Sheridan | DONE | |
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4
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Radio E-stop must kill engine. | Defer until computer controls engine. | ||
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5
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E-stop buttons must kill generator. | Nagle | DONE | All red buttons now kill generator. |
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6
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Cut under-hood lid to fit around actuator gear. | Won't fit around E-stop box | ||
| 7 | Improve grounding | Nagle | DONE | Ground everything to tie point near battery |
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8
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Install back-bed cover latches. | Nagle | DONE | |
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Software
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1
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Add meter support for tach and speedo. | Schienman | DONE | Waiting for interface board |
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2
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Add throttle pedal support, inc. basic engine RPM control. | Nagle | DONE | but position, not RPM |
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3
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Add actuator error monitoring. | Nagle | In test, needs tuning | |
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4
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Add basic radar anti-collision support. | Nagle | In test on vehicle in shop | |
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Testing
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1
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Engine servo control testing, vehicle on blocks | All | DONE | Have run engine in neutral in R/C mode |
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2
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First test in yard | All | DONE | |