RAVE Remote-Controlled Assault Vehicle Andy Knutsen Scott Helgeson Susan Jordan Johnny Lam Matt McBurney
Dec 19, 2015
RAVE
Remote-Controlled Assault VehicleAndy KnutsenScott HelgesonSusan JordanJohnny LamMatt McBurney
Overview
IntroductionFeaturesSystem at a GlanceChassisTurretCommunicationSystem Board
ScheduleRisks/ContingenciesEnvironmental ImpactList of PartsMaintenanceMarketabilityConclusion
Introduction
Both RC cars and the sport of paintball have been popular for many years. However, the two were never combined…UNTIL NOW! Introducing the new RAVE, a remote controlled assault vehicle to entertain the masses.
Features
Independent Remote Control of: Vehicle Firing Platform
Low velocity projectile actionWireless Information TransferHigh torque, high speed electric motors with speed control4 Wheel designExtended Features
IR Tracking For Automatic Search and Destroy Range Finder
System at a Glance
SystemBoard
RFTransmitter Turret
Chassis
Chassis
SystemBoard
RFTransmitter Turret
DriveMotor
Steering Safety
Chassis Overview
Pre-designed ChassisDrive Motor(s)SteeringSafety System
Chassis – Drive Motor(s)
Options Stepper vs. Servo One vs. Two Packaged vs.
Custom Built
Steering/Safety System
Steering Remote-controlled Variable left and
right
Safety System Collision Detection
Bumper Switches Roll-Over Cutoff
Turret
SystemBoard
RFTransmitter
Chassis
Horizontal Rotation
Firing
VerticalDisplacement
AutomaticTargeting
Firing
Ammunition Paintballs Similar sized balls
CO2
Use gun mechanism
Horizontal and Vertical Rotation
Motor Stepper vs. Servo
Weight considerations360 degrees horizontal45 degrees vertical
Communication
SystemBoard
RFTransmitter
Receiver
Communication Overview
Transmitter Wireless Hand-held Uses RF signal
Receiver Demodulation
FCC regulationsRC standards
System Board
SystemBoard
RFTransmitter Turret
Chassis
System Board
Motorola 68000 processorEPROMRAM/ROMFPGATranslates user RC signals into commandsControls feedback from physical systems
ScheduleID Task Name
1 Board Setup
2 Board :proc, pull-up resistors, power circuitry, schematics
3 Board : EPROM/ Glue logic addition & testing
4 Board : RAM addition & testing, extra chips
5 Board : Monitor program, downloading code, testing
6 CDR
7 Comm : Acquire RF Xmitter(s)
8 Comm : Signal research & Analysis
9 Comm : Design Rx system
10 Comm : Build Rx System
11 Comm : Test, redesign
12 Base : Order Kit
13 Base : Design and construct chassis
14 Base : Motor Circuitry
15 Base : Interface w/ board
16 Milestone 1
17 Gun : Design Firing Mech
18 Gun : Build Firing Mech
19 Gun : Test Firing Mech
20 Milestone 2
21 Turret : Acquire motors
22 Turret : Design Movement Mechanism
23 Turret : Build Mvmt Mech
24 Turret : Interface w/ board
25 IR Sensor
26 Overall : Design and construct Body
27 Users' Manual
28 Technical Manual
29 PDR
30 Weekly Reports
43 Expo
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Feb 6 Feb 14 Feb 22 Mar 2 Mar 10 Mar 18 Mar 26 Apr 3 Apr 11 Apr 19 Apr 27
February 11 March 1 March 21 April 11 May 1
Risks/Contingencies
Turret: CO2
Movement Weight Recoil
CommunicationsPower/More batteriesLocal Paintball regulations/CO2
Environmental Impact
Non Toxic PaintballsPotential for animal crueltyScar the landscape
Parts ListQTY REQ.
UNIT OF MEASURE
DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER NAMECOST PER
UNIT MEASURE
COST PER QTY
1 EA M68000 Motorola $20.00 $20.00
1 EA Xilinx FPGA Xilinx $12.00 $12.00
1 EA Xilinx Socket Xilinx $20.00 $20.00
1 EA Serial Port Socket AMP $12.00 $12.00
1 EA RAM Texas Instruments $20.00 $20.00
2 EA EPROM Texas Instruments $4.00 $8.00
2 EA Stepper Motor Airpax $10.00 $20.00
2 EA RF Transmitters Futaba $50.00 $100.00
1 EA Car Kit Traxxas $100.00 $100.00
1 EA IC Board IC Surf Boarders $20.00 $20.00
1 EA 16-bit A/D Converter Texas Instruments $8.00 $8.00
20 EA Decoupling Capacitors DigiKey $0.10 $2.00
1 EA Timers Motorola $2.00 $2.00
1 EA Battery and Charger HobbyPeople $50.00 $50.00
1 EA Paintball Parts Draxxus $50.00 $50.00
1 EA Wires ece-capstone $5.00 $5.00
$449.00TOTAL PROTOTYPE COST PER RAVE
Maintenance
Refill CO2 Tanks
Recharge batteriesAmmo
Marketability
ExpensiveProprietary issuesSelect Market Paintball
Enthusiasts RC Enthusiasts For Adults in need
of toys
Conclusion
The RAVE combines the best of the RC and Paintball worlds allowing for enthusiasts to see an innovative, fresh new look at what they love to do.