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Objective:
Objective:
The point of this project was to create a remote operated vehicle (ROV). We had to design, build, create the control box, create a technical design report and a team video through the course of this project. The ROV could be based off a SeaPerch design but had to have an aspect that was different from the original. Then as that frame was being build, part of our team was to break off and start working on the motor box. This included stripping wires, smoldering them to the motherboard, putting it all together, and attaching them to the propellers.
Our SeaPerch:
Our SeaPerch:
Our SeaPerch was named Gwen. Gwen's design was based off the utility design that could be found on the SeaPerch website. We then went on to make modifications to Gwen so that she would better fit the task in which we were assigned. We had to alter the amount of flotation on Gwen. We then added a pipe sticking out from the main body of Gwen. Along with the pipe, we attached and PVC elbow to the end.
Meet Gwen
Meet Gwen
black background of gwen.MOVThis is a close up of our groups ROV, Gwen. Taken by M. MonroeDecember 18, 2021
Control Box
Control Box
This is our control box once it was all done and soldered.Taken by A. CirilloDecember 16, 2021
This is a close up of our finished motors.Taken by A. CirilloDecember 16, 2021
Motors
Motors
This after the waxing of our motors and propellers. Featuring M. Besser.Taken by A. CirilloDecember 16, 2021
The group was determining where to attach Gwen's motors to her and securing them in place with zipties. Featuring M. Besser and C. Fischer.Taken by A. CirilloDecember 7, 2021
Testing:
Testing:
During the testing phase we put Gwen into the pool and tried to complete different aspects of the course. We tried to have her open the door which was difficult until we learned a way to use Gwen's build to move the leveler. Then when we were trying to transport the "batteries" and "tools" we found that we needed to add something in order for Gwen to actually be able to complete her task. This is when we decided to add the pipe and elbow that stick out from Gwen's main body. Also, we originally had the elbow facing upwards but decided that it was most efficient when facing to the side.
IMG_1409.MOVThis is a video that shows Gwen's testing period in the pool. In this clip she is trying to move the "batteries."
Filmed by A. CirilloDecember 7, 2021
Filmed by A. CirilloDecember 7, 2021
Challenges:
Challenges:
We had to alter the amount of flotation on Gwen because the amount that was on the original design ended up being too much and was preventing Gwen from reaching the bottom of the pool. When we added a pipe to Gwen, we also had to attach a PVC elbow to the end because as thing were with just the pipe, Gwen was having difficulties accelerating while holding onto the objects she was grabbing. The elbow helped to fix this problem and decreased her overall time in completing the mission course. Also, when it came to the motors and waterproofing them, we had to do this multiple times because or motor's wires broke when we were trying to wax them. This set us back a day because we had to re-smolder the wires and re-wax the broken one. then wait a day for the glue on the propellers to dry. Gwen was also taking a long time overall to complete the course which we were able to fix by fixing the other problems that she faced.
Technical Design Report:
Technical Design Report:
One of the aspects of the SeaPerch Project was to create a technical design report. The technical design report had to include an explanation of what is on the paper, a task overview, our design approach, experimental results, reflection and next steps, our acknowledgements, and our references. Our first page also had to be a fact sheet which includes the team's introduction, the ROV, an overview of our ROV's design, why the ROV was unique, etc. Each part of the technical design report was written by a person in my group, then checked over by the entire group to make sure the layout was ok. This also made sure that all the work was evened out and the report didn't just fall on one person to complete.
2022 SeaPerch Technical Design Report (1).pdfThis was the technical design report that was written by my group, G³. Written by C. Fischer, T. Bray, A. Cirillo, S. Mrazek, M. Besser, M. Monroe. December 15, 2021
Team Video:
Team Video:
Part of this assignment was to create a team made video that introduced our group and our individual roles within that group and our ROV, Gwen. In the video we went through the steps of our design process along with the challenges that we had. We also had to present our teams moral, our goals for Gwen in the future, and a reflection of the project. In doing all of this we had to add a creative aspect to it which we were able to do in the team introduction and by shooting scenes within different parts of our school. We decided to do this because to made it, so we didn't have the same boring background in all of our clips, and it also showed around Lacey High School in the process.
g³ SeaPerch Final Video.mp4This was the team video we submitted for the group viedo aspect of this project. It describes our ROV's desgin process and testing phases, along with our own personal opinions about our experiences. Created by C. Fischer, T. Bray, A. Cirillo, S. Mrazek, M. Besser, M. Monroe. December 16, 2021
Why It Relates to Math
Why It Relates to Math
This related to math because through the course of this projected, we had to calculate buoyancy, pressure, and other fluid mechanics. Being able to calculate those aspect of math helped with determining whether your ROV would float or sink to the bottom of the pool.
Reflection
Reflection
This was a real team building experience and a project that relied on the whole team working together in order to finished in the given time frame. With creating the build/frame of the ROV, creating the motor box, waxing and preparing the motors, testing, the technical design report, and creating the team video, there was plenty of work for everyone in the group to pull their weight.
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