User:Tung1213/enes100/project1

This is my page for my work on Project 1, the QuadCopter.

Write problem/project Goal
Our project goal is to learn how to fly the quadcopter, repair or replace the feet on the broken quadcopters, connect the quadcopter to the computer to modify its software, and create a presentation that will advertise the Engineering Club.

My First Task
I am going to brainstorm 10 different models for the legs of the quadcopter and sketch them in my notebook. I am then going to compare my ideas with my team to develop a better solution.

Summary of actual work over first weekend
I drew several sketches of the legs for the quadcopter and documented the pros and cons of each design.

Week1 Narrative
I came up with a total of three ideas that we could use for the quadcopter legs. My first idea was a leg with a square base that connects to the leg with a ball and socket joint. This would allow the quadcopter to land on uneven terrain without falling over. My second idea was a base that is shaped like a suction cup. My third idea was to clear the broken legs and attach a soft, yet durable padding to the bottom of the quadcopter base. I decided that the legs would have to be made out of a light material to allow the quadcopter to keep flying. Small pieces of wood from a place like Michael's may be light enough to attach to the quadcopter without weighing it down. One issue would be attaching the new legs so that the they keep the quadcopter parallel to the ground. Another problem with these ideas is that the legs may be too long, which would hamper the quadcopter's mobility.

My Second Task
I am going to learn how to connect the quadcopter to a USB port on the computer.

Summary of actual work over second weekend
I decided to change my plans and focus on the presentation of the quadcopter. I want to test the inflatable obstacle course and make sure it works properly.

Week2 Narrative
I blew up the obstacles and set them on my lawn. I had difficulty getting the obstacles to stand upright, because I did not realize that the bottom of the obstacles were meant to be filled up with water. There appeared to be no holes in the obstacles or any openings that would cause the obstacle to deflate.

My Third task
I am going to re-test the obstacle course properly, and use the electric pump. I need to obtain 4 D cell batteries to operate the electric pump. I am also going to draft more designs for legs on the quadcopter.

Summary of actual work over third weekend
I retested the obstacle course and drafted another design for the quadcopter legs.

Week3 Narrative
This weekend I added water to the base of the obstacles and inflated them using the electric pump. The obstacles stood straight and didn't tip over easily, so all was well. I drafted another design for the quadcopter legs; this design is more cost effective as it utilizes recycled foam parts to form a padding at the bottom of the quadcopter. One of the design challenges that I am going to need to overcome is the fact that the legs of the quadcopter also need to support the motor on each side of the quadcopter. If I tear the legs off each side of the quadcopter to add in new fixtures, I must make sure that the leg attachments also support the motor of the quadcopter.

My Fourth task
I am going to test the quadcopter on the obstacle course with Osman and draft my final designs for the quadcopter legs.

Summary of actual work over fourth weekend
How is what you did different than what you planned?

Week4 Narrative
Tell a detailed story describing what you did for your team over the weekend.

Complete Team Page
Fill out the Team Form (should have already copied the form, created the team page, linked to it and started filling it out).