Project Methodology

PROJECT METHODOLOGY

1. Procedure:-

According to time frame chart shown below, it states that project is divided into six main phases: planning, initiation, material, assembly, testing and closeout.

· Planning:-

The planning phase was initiated with making of a team which was followed by brainstorming of different ideas on project selection, its execution and implementation. The team made tremendous efforts in selection of the project and made necessary decision related to budget, time frame and outcome of the project, as time input, cost and scope were the fundamental topic to be brainstormed prior to the start of the project. Various technical meetings with technical advisor were organized to discuss technical problems, the possibilities of success and potential risks of the project. During this time duration many documents including scope statement, Gantt chart, budget and risk basements were prepared.

· Initiation:-

A complete schematic diagram was prepared in 5 weeks duration as per the suggestion by technical advisor. During this phase, also it was advised to decide about all the necessary configurations and ratings of components in simulation before ordering the materials. It was a challenging task for the entire team to figure out correct ratings of components, as there was no idea about losses or heat dissipation of components. Figure B shows the connection of arduino, IR sensor and LED’s, which was made by Harsimran using simulation software.

· Material:-

The ordering phase was executed after getting approval of schematics and finalizing the ratings of components from technical advisor. Subsequent phase started with searching components online, but the major drawback in obtaining components online was it could took a longer time to be delivered. Hence to save the time it was decided to purchase necessary parts from a local store known as Electrical and electronic supply Inc. Arduino cable battery was purchased from amazon, as it was not available in local store and it was used in open lab to power 5v DC supply to arduino.

· Assembly:-

This phase of project was one of the longest and toughest phase from rest of all. As per the Gantt chart prepared, there was hardly a month to complete the entire assembly of project. Initially learning and programing the arduino mega as per the requirements were the most important priority of the project, so on basis of our basic knowledge and earlier experiences with arduino and guidance from the technical advisor the team managed to complete the programming task. The next challenge in front of the team was to run arduino as per the need of the project followed by use of circuit diagram to make circuit in breadboard.

Secondly, it was necessary to precisely connect all components according to circuit diagram, accurately load arduino with programming and power up with 5v DC supply. Unfortunately the first trial was failed with respect to running the circuit because LED was not turning off when vehicle passed IR sensor. Later on troubleshooting of the program was performed where major areas with respect to timing IR sensors was functionally corrected. Figure C depicts a photo taken in B 1012 while assembling the parts.

· Project testing :-

During the 11^th week of capstone the project was needed to be ready with final testing of prototype with all functions working.

A prototype of street was developed where the functioning of the whole system could be defined, but unfortunately due to covid-19 we applied for change request at the last moment and eliminated soldering and solar panel from project. Those were one of the essential assets of our model but due to closed campus we could not access the lab to test solar panel.

· Closeout:-

According to limited time frame, we need to finalize and submit report as well as goggle site in week 13^th and 14^th. We also have to upload and record all documents along with lessons learned. Lastly, power point submission has to be done by the last week of semester.

2. Individual work:-

· Harsimran Singh:

The main concept and idea behind this project was mine. My contribution to the team project at first stage is to prepare budget calculations and risk assessment. Thereafter I ordered some parts which were not available at stores. I also made schematic diagram and discussed all the ratings of components with Chirag. We both had basic knowledge of programming arduino but my part helped a lot to troubleshoot arduino problems. I tested entire circuit with all functions. In order to maintain the schedule time frame I updated project status weekly. At the last, I did my part in documenting report and power point is to be done.

· Chirag Shah:

My role in the project was at execution level where the idea of E-Street can be transformed from book to lab. My contribution in team at first phase was to prepare scope statement, Gantt chart and BOM (build of materials). The components which were not available online or it may get delivered late was purchased by me from local store. On the basis of my earlier experiences, I was prominently associated with programming and loading the arduino and connecting it as per circuit diagram. Also I took the responsibility to create and update goggle site weekly and meetings with technical advisor bi-weekly. I assembled all the components on breadboard and made it worked. Testing and troubleshooting circuit was my responsibility in team. Furthermore, my major contribution in report was mine and I applied for change request as well. I also made prototype of E-street and power point submission.

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