156A Week 10

Overview of Status

• Individual component analyses and the risk reduction presentations are well underway and going smoothly.

Accomplishments from Previous Week

• Microcontrollers, wheel speed sensors, and accelerometer options were researched

• A preliminary fuel cut circuit was designed

• The car suspension and tire models were updated and improved

Goals for Next Week

• Finalize all four component analyses (All Members)

• Complete system modeling (Charlie)

• Create rough proposed controller design (Kevin)

Sponsor Comments

• Sponsor provided a potential integrated circuit which could be used to implement the spark delay design. This design is being pursued. (March 10th, zoom meeting).

Instructor Comments

• None

Student Comments

• None

Risks and Areas of Concern

• Determining the coefficients for the car model for control design is the last significant and difficult task before the presentation next week.

Resources

• None

Schedule

• Risk reduction presentation and individual component analysis to be completed by finals week