Hovercraft Presentation 1

Group 2
Presented By:
 Objectives
 Build a working, autonomous hovercraft
 Complete the course, even if it takes all
the allotted time.
 Maximize maneuverability of the
hovercraft
 Make the lightest and most cost efficient
hovercraft possible
 Our Subgroups
 Programming: Justin Coe, Kyle Dick
 Skirt and Body: Curtis Sharkey, Josh
Balsam, Justin Hanacek
 Propulsion: Stefan Swan, Smita Patel,
Anakizi Ackla
 Programming
 Assignments
 To learn how to program the RCX using
robolab
 Determine optimal type and position of sensor
on hovercraft
 Create efficient algorithm
 Coordinate the use of the sensors and fans to
steer the hovercraft
 Skirt and Body
 Assignments:
 Design and build a durable and lightweight
body and skirt
 Find the best placement of parts
 Use cost efficient materials
 Create a leak free seal to the body of
hovercraft
 Lift and Propulsion
 Assignments:
 Choose the adequate placement of fans
 Find powerful yet efficient fans to propel the
hovercraft
 Find reversible fans
 Determine the best methods to power the
fans
 Group Networking
 Programming and Propulsion
 Need to cooperate to combine programs
controlling hovercraft with the methods we
choose to propel it.
 Skirt & Body and Propulsion
 Need to interact so we know where we can
choose and place the different parts
 All groups will collaborate and talk so
everyone knows what is going on
 Group Communication
 E-mail
 Instant Messaging/Chat Room
 In Class
 During Discussions
 Weekly Meetings
 Teléfono
Structural Base
Method of Sealing the Skirt
Preliminary Model
Preliminary Model Distribution of
Weight
 Our Wish List
 RCX
 Lexan (for the base material)
 Rubber (car inner tube or thin material for skirt)
 Battery Holder (for 8 double AA’s)
 2 axial fans
 1 lift fan
 Relays
 Zener Diodes (6)
 LED’s
 Wire
 Credits
 Justin Hanacek: Typed up PowerPoint, helped create
PowerPoint, presented PowerPoint
 Josh Balsam: Made CAD designs, helped create
PowerPoint
 Stefan Swan: Helped Create PowerPoint, Presented
Powerpoint
 Smita Patel: Helped Create PowerPoint, Presented
PowerPoint
 Justin Coe: Helped Create PowerPoint
 Kyle Dick: Helped Create Powerpoint
 Anakizi Ackla: Helped Create PowerPoint
 Curtis Sharkey: Helped Create Powerpoint