Electric Excursion Semester II Report

Electric Excursion
SEMESTER II REPORT
Nick DePaolis
Keith Garcia

1. Project Overview
1. Background
2. PROJECT goals/Detail
specifications
3. Open ais
4. Project status:
1. WorkPlan/Tasks
2. Schedule
(Milestone
charts)
3. Testing phase
5. Budget
6. Summary
AGENDA
Electric Excursion Semester II Report

PROJECT Overview
Project Name: Electric Excursion
Course: ELC 496
Program: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Project
Advisor:
Dr. Allen Katz
Description: Dr. Allen Katz is a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He
earned his D.Sc. In Electrical Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and his
research interests are in communications, microwave, radio astronomy and distortion correction.
Start: 08/27/2020
Budget: ~$682

PROJECT background
ELECTRIC EXCURSION SEMESTER II REPORT

PROJECT BACKGROUND
General Overview
BACKGROUND
 The use of small-scale transport is
increasing
 Scooters, skateboards and
bicycles
 Increase usability, consistency
and efficiency
 Implement electric assistive
design
PROJECT ADVISOR:
Dr. Allen Katz
PROGRAM:
E.C.E
START:
08/27/2020
BUDGET:
$682

Goals & Specifications

GOALS/DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS
Goals Overview
Goals & Detailed Specifications
 Test prototype Electric Excursion board
 Incorporate and test safety features
 Verify system integrity after each addition

GOALS/DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS
Specification Overview
Desired Specifications
 Top speed of ~12-20 mph & safe for beginners
 Design for hill gradient max 10%
 Effective range ~10miles
 Recharge time < ~5 hours

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
Parameterized Specifications
Parameter Requirement Actual performance Verification COMPLETE
Top Speed 12 Mph 12-21 Mph Test 100%
Battery Size 170 Watt-Hour 185 Watt-Hour Inspection 100%
Effective Range 10 miles ~10 miles Test 100%
Recharge Time < ~5 Hours ~3 Hours Test 100%
Ability to Climb
(Hill Gradient)
10% 10% Test 100%
Max Load 160 Pounds 200 Pounds Analysis 100%
Safety Features
At least one
(Excluding PPE)
3 Inspection/Test 100%

PROJECT ACTION ITEMS
Action Items
Open Action Items
 Documentation

PROJECT STATUS

WORK PLAN
Task List
Project Tasks
Task 1: Determine the run time of the board (Controlled)
Task 2: Test controller connectivity and range limits (Controlled)
Task 3: Determine Max Speed Based on Parameters
Task 4: Determine the run time of the board (Field)
Task 5: Measure controller connectivity and range (Field)
Task 6: Speed Analysis
Task 7: Braking Analysis
Task 8: Safety Analysis
Task 9: Safety Documentation
Task 10: Documentation

PROJECT PHASES
ELECTRIC EXCURSION SEMESTER II
REPORT

PROJECT PHASES
Overview
Competition
Research
PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4 PHASE 5
Purchase
Necessary
Supplies
Construction
Extensive
Testing
System
Refinement

PROJECT PHASES
Project Status
PHASE 1
PHASE 2
PHASE 3
PHASE 4
PHASE 5
Project Advisor: Dr. Allen Katz Start date: 08.27.2020
Planned Budget: $200 Actual Budget: $682
Competition
Research
Purchase
Necessary
Supplies
Construction Extensive Testing System
Refinement
PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4 PHASE 5

MILESTONE: SEMESTER I
Semester I Overview

MILESTONE: SEMESTER II
Semester II Overview

PROJECT TASK OVERVIEW
Status of Tasks
Completed
 Research
 Obtain Materials
 Construction
 Modular Safety
NotYet Started
 N/A
Paused
 N/A
In Progress
 Documentation

Road To Success
Moving Forward
Test Fixture
The initial design for testing
Stationary Board
Testing board and motor
assembly
Current Test Design
Electric Excursion Board

Snapshot of The Work Ahead
MAY
APR
MAR
FEB
JAN
Controlled Testing
Field Testing
Safety Testing
Phase
IV
Poster Construction
Part Sourcing
Board Construction
Phase
III
Documentation
System Refinement
Budget Analysis
Phase
V
Top-Down Tasking

Constructing phase

Trucks/Belt/Motor

System Assembly
System Overview
Trucks/Belt/Motor

Battery Packs

System Assembly
System Overview
Battery Packs

Protective Case

System Assembly
System Overview
Protective Case

Remote Control

System Assembly
System Overview
Remote Control

Hazard Detector

System Assembly
System Overview
Hazard Detector

Assembled system

System Assembly
System Overview
Assembled System

Testing phase

TESTING PHASES
System Overview
Testing Area Preparations

TESTING PHASES
System Overview
Weighted Sled Plate Test

TESTING PHASES
System Overview
Large Plate Test

TESTING PHASES
System Overview
Stacked Plate Test

TESTING PHASES
System Overview
Distributed Plate Test

CONTROLLED TEST PHASE
Parameterized Results
Parameter Requirement TRIAL I TRIAL II Trial III
Longevity 10 Miles ~10 Miles ~10 Miles ~10 Miles
Connectivity Response/Range 3-5 meters 3 Meters 8 Meters 8 Meters
Maximum Speed 12 Mph 15.93 Mph 16.46 Mph 16.817 Mph
Brake Time 12 – 20 seconds 2.06 Seconds 2.1 Seconds
1.81
Seconds
Charge Time < ~ 5 Hours ~3 Hours ~4.5 Hours ~3.5 Hours
Max Load 200 Pounds 35 Pounds 45 Pounds 90 Pounds
Safety Features
At least one
(Excluding PPE)
3 3 3

FIELD TEST PHASE
Parameterized Results
Parameter Requirement TRIAL I TRIAL II Trial III
Longevity 10 Miles ~10 Miles ~10 Miles ~10 Miles
Connectivity Response/Range 3-5 meters 40 Meters 40 Meters 40 Meters
Maximum Speed 12 Mph 21.623 Mph 18.66 Mph 14.807 Mph
Brake Time 12 – 20 seconds 1.81 Seconds 1.82 Seconds
2.06
Seconds
Charge Time < ~ 5 Hours ~3 Hours ~4.5 Hours ~4 Hours
Max Load 200 Pounds 185 Pounds 195 Pounds 205 Pounds
Safety Features
At least one
(Excluding PPE)
3 3 3

TESTING PHASES
Graphical Results
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Speed
(Mph)
Current
Draw
(Amperes)
Weight (lbs)
Current & Weight vs. Speed
Draw (Ampere) Speed (Mph)

Budget

MONETARY BUDGET
Budget Graph
Monetary Budget
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Dollars
(USD)
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Electric Excursion Budget
Projected Actual Approved

MONETARY BUDGET
Budget Table
Monetary Budget

LABOR BUDGET
Budget Graph
Labor Budget
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80
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Hours
Months
Labor Hours
Projected Actual (Nick) Actual (Keith)

CONCLUSION/SUMMARY
ELECTRIC EXCURSION

CONCLUSION/SUMMARY
Project Summary
Summary
 Phase 5 is completed
 100% constructed
 Safety testing completed (Grip, P.P.E., Hazard)
 Overall our team is consistent with our timeline

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