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[ Electrical Division : S20 Power System OKRs ]

Created by [ Sidharth Baveja], last modified on May 06, 2020

[S20.O1] Ensure Traffic Lights are ready so we can test the vehicle

Need to have the lights in the different configurations so we can test them out.

[S20.O1.K1] Gather information we need to build the traffic lights (Joint with test track infracture )

How we will be setting up the 5 high traffic light electrically, how many traffic lights we need to build (3 I think)
Confirm previous info we have on the traffic lights.
Look into the which type of controller we would like to use for traffic lights
How are we going to power the traffic lights

[S20.O1.K2] Come up with a design schematic/plan, how it fits into the test track

How are we going to incorporate the traffic lights into the test track center we use in waterloo?
Likely will need to sync up with the test track infra team for this meeting.
Review this design with the Drive Crew get their ideas/opinions
Place orders for any of the items we will need to buy

[S20.O1.K3] Build one traffic light, and test

Build one traffic light according to plan from previous step, and try it out at the test track. How did it go?
Come up with a plan to try to improve any flaws/ issues

[S20.O1.K4] Make changes to schematic as needed from previous test, and build rest of the traffic lights

Improve on any design flaws, and build the other traffic lights, test are track and iterate design as needed.

[S20.O2] Blue light

Have Blue light ready for Comp

[S20.O2.K1] Connect the indoor blue light.

Need to wire the indoor blue light and make sure it works in autonomous testing mode.
[Make sure it is visible from every seat in the car]
[Ensure we meet all rules for the indoor blue light]

[S20.O2.K2] Move the outdoor blue light so that it is more visible

Make sure it works in autonomous testing mode.

[S20.O2.K3] Look into more secure connections for the blue light

Currently the connections on the blue light are not very secure, look into an alternate solution.

[S20.O2.K4] Come up with a procedure to debug any blue light issue

First check if it is a hardware issue, then check whether it is a software issue.

[S20.O3] Cable Management

Ensure Cabling in the car is very neat, allows for any hardware issues to be debugged easily.

[S20.O3.K1] Inspect cabling, Talk to drive Crew and Derek and see if there are any immediate areas of concern

Improve these areas of concern
Look into more secure ethernet connections (if possible), Novatel wires become disconnected easily

[S20.O3.K2] Redesign of ACU (Autonomous Control Unit) board so that it has a switch to turn on and off, make sure the CAN cables are out of the way

Currently when taking the car out to drive on the road ACU board must be manually disconnected, come up with a design so that a simple switch can be used.
Look for schematic on Google Drive

[S20.O4] Test Track Dummy

Electric Test Track Dummy

[S20.O4.K1] Design Review and redesign if needed

Ensure that Sarvath's is good, and see if we need to make any changes to the design
Look into where the batteries would be placed, etc.

[S20.O4.K2] Build the design out on one of the motors, ensure that it works as expected

Makes changes as needed

[S20.O4.K3] Build the electric dummy

Will need to sync up with Mech so that they get the new base built as needed.
Build and valid the design at the test track.

[S20.O4.K4] Test Dummy at a drive crew session

Get feedback as needed and reiterate design.

[S20.O5] Radars

Getting the radars working in the car

[S20.O5.K1] Look at the progress that we have made already on the Radars

Look at the power systems documentation for the radars, see the plan that we have come up with so far.

[S20.O5.K2] Come up with a plan

Ensure that we have plan for how we are going to organize the cables.
[Ensuring a proper and secure design for powering the radars.]
Simulations, design is able to power the radars properly
[Consider purchasing things which are able to be placed early in the term so we can install everything once campus opens]

[S20.O5.K3] Install the radars

Test and make sure that they are working properly.

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