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Blog Post: 3/31/2021 - 4/7/2021

  Objective for the week (3/31/2021 - 4/7/2021): The objective for the week is to finish up developing the docking mechanism. Moreover, our objective is to complete as much as we can to present our updates on April 7th. Currently, the docking mechanism is fully functional with the dashboard. The dashboard is able to show indicators that explain the actions of the linear actuator. The team wanted to reorganize and compact the circuit and wiring so it would be easier to package it in a container. We attempted to compact the circuit and wiring on a PCB board however, we were unsuccessful. We decided to keep our circuit and wiring on a breadboard to prevent wasting more ESP32 boards. The team managed to test the docking mechanism on the bogie, specifically determining how the linear actuator will grab the bogie. The bogie will have a similar magnet that the linear actuator is using. This will allow the magnet of the linear actuator to grab the bogie by attracting the second magnet. Individ
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Blog Post: 3/24/2021 - 3/31/2021

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Objective for the week (3/24/2021 - 3/31/2021): The objective for the week is to finish up developing the docking mechanism. Currently, the docking mechanism is fully functional with the dashboard. The dashboard is able to show indicators that explain the actions of the linear actuator. The next step is to reorganize and compact the circuit and wiring so that the docking mechanism can be tested on Monday (3/29). Individual tasks: Pedro Serenini: Mount the docking mechanism on the superway track. Create a CAD model for a box that will contain the electronics. Assist testing the docking mechanism. Yit Voon Yap (Nick): Mount the docking mechanism on the superway track. Compact the circuit and wiring of the docking mechanism. Assist testing the docking mechanism. Phuc Tran: Continue developing a dashboard/control panel for the charging station. Use SolidWorks to demonstrate/create the docking mechanism. Further develop the dashboard to monitor voltage and current of the 12V batteries used
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Blog Post: 3/10/2021 - 3/17/2021

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  Objective for the week (3/10/2021 - 3/17/2021): The objective for the week is to implement the docking system into the dashboard. This allows a person to view the status of the docking mechanism and bogie for the charging station. Moreover, the objective is to mount the docking mechanism on the superway track. Individual tasks: Pedro Serenini: Mount the docking mechanism on the superway track. Assist integrating the devices. Yit Voon Yap (Nick): Mount the docking mechanism on the superway track. Assist integrating the devices. Phuc Tran: Continue developing a dashboard/control panel for the charging station. Assist integrating the devices. Use SolidWorks to demonstrate/create the docking mechanism. Work on the docking mechanism code to implement the docking system into the Node-RED dashboard. Jacob Villanueva: Track the progress of the IoT team. Individual progress: Phuc Tran: Created a MQTT server for the design center. Created a Node-RED dashboard for the charging station.  The das
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Blog Post: 2/24/2021 - 3/3/2021

  Objective for the week (2/24/2021 - 3/3/2021): The objective for the week is to complete as much as we can to show our progress for the presentation on March 3rd. Our goal is to develop a docking mechanism that will position the bogie in a specific spot for charging. The team will gather the necessary items to create the docking mechanism. Individual tasks: Pedro Serenini: Research and develop designs for the charging station. Gather the necessary items to create the charging station. Assist integrating the devices. Yit Voon Yap (Nick): Research and develop designs for the charging station. Gather the necessary items to create the charging station. Assist integrating the devices. Phuc Tran: Develop a dashboard/control panel for the charging station. Assist integrating the devices. Use SolidWorks to demonstrate/create the docking mechanism. Jacob Villanueva: Edit the gantt chart. Prepare slides for presentation. Individual progress: Phuc Tran: Met at the design center. Used the ESP 32
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Blog Post: 2/17/2021 - 2/24/2021

Objective for the week (2/17/2021 - 2/24/2021): The objective for the week is to develop a docking mechanism that will position the bogie in a specific spot for charging. The team will gather the necessary items to create the docking mechanism. Individual tasks: Pedro Serenini: Develop the design requirements for the charging station. Yit Voon Yap (Nick) Research and develop designs for the charging station. Gather the necessary items to create the charging station. Assist integrating the devices. Phuc Tran Develop a dashboard/control panel for the charging station. Assist integrating the devices. Jacob Villanueva Develop the design specifications for the charging station. Individual progress: Pedro Serenini, Yit Voon Yap (Nick), Phuc Tran: Met at the design center to create designs for the docking mechanism. Create sketches for the docking mechanism. Explore the option of using linear actuators and servo motors to create the docking mechanism. Jacob Villanueva Continuing to work with
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Blog Post: 2/10/2021 - 2/17/2021

Objective for the week (2/10/2021 - 2/17/2021): The objective for the week is to research and develop a charging station for the Spartan Superway bogie(s). The team will gather the necessary items to create the charging station. Node-RED will be used to create a dashboard to display the information for the charging station. Individual tasks: Pedro Serenini: Develop the design requirements for the charging station. Yit Voon Yap (Nick): Research and develop designs for the charging station. Gather the necessary items to create the charging station. Assist integrating the devices. Phuc Tran: Develop a dashboard/control panel for the charging station. Assist integrating the devices. Jacob Villanueva: Develop the design specifications for the charging station. Individual progress: Pedro Serenini: Get a better understanding of Node-RED and develop ideas for charging stations. Yit Voon Yap (Nick): Visited the design center to start developing designs for the charging station. Phuc Tran: Disco
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