edwin-oetelaar/SDC_2024

Self Driving Challenge Fontys Eindhoven, my code and thoughts online

SDC_2024

Important dates

• The Self Driving Challenge 2024 officially begins with a launch event on :
• February 12th at the RDW Lelystad test track. RDW Test Centre in Lelystad (TCL).
• June 14th 2024, the final challenge at TCL
• Weekly access to track possible

Self Driving Challenge Fontys Eindhoven, my code and thoughts online

• "Gepard Kinderquad 1000w 48v Viper 7 Blue" (https://www.motorpromo.nl/kinderquads/elektrische-midi-quads/g/10454-blue-gepard-viper-7)

Lokatie van bouw

- Helmond / Eindhoven / Best / ??

Professional support

- Teade Punter, Frans Fonville (Eindhoven) https://www.fontys.nl/Onderzoek/High-tech-embedded-software.htm
- Peter Dingemans (Tilburg)
- Bas Geleijns (Helmond Automotive ACE)

Team members

- E. vd Oetelaar, project lead
- Sieuwe Elferink, software lead
- Nik Robben, intern
- Kristian, graduation
- ??

Funding

• Fontys ICT (Lectoraat/Pulsed/Automotive?)

Sponsoring

• Contact (I. Maas, https://www.tandemdrive.com/ )

book-keeping

• assign a person

Time management

• assign a person

Engineering documentation

• assign a person

Story telling about the challenge

• assign a person

Project Overview for Self-Driving Challenge

Power Management

• Power from Batteries: Main power source for vehicle operation.
• Power from Wall Socket during Development: Power supply during development phase.
• Battery Charging: Considerations for charging, choice between single or dual chargers for motor/control system separation.
• Battery Backup for Control Systems: Emergency power supply for control systems.
• Battery Level Sensing: Monitoring battery charge and telemetry to the control station.
• Power for Sub-Systems: Power supply for various subsystems.

Control and Safety

• Remote Control, TeleOp, and RC during Development: Remote control and operation during development.
• Control of Motors (Speed, Torque, Wheel Odometry): Managing motor control including speed, torque, and wheel odometry.
• Control of Braking: Managing braking force.
• Control of Signals: Managing signals such as turn indicators and state signals (external display of status).
• Safety Measures: Safety measures like emergency stop on error and hard braking on power loss.
• CAN Bus Systems: Considerations for implementing and necessity of CAN bus systems.

Sensor and Data Processing

• AI Module for Image Handling: AI module for image processing.
• Sensors: Various sensors like ZED2, LIDAR, RADAR, and ODOMETRY.

Other Systems

• Water Proofing (IP Rating): Waterproofing and IP rating of components.
• Additional Requirements and Considerations: Any other requirements and considerations relevant to the project.

Team and Communication

• Team Collaboration: Strategies for effective team collaboration and task distribution.
• Communication Channels: Establishing clear communication channels for internal and external communication.
• Regular Meetings and Updates: Scheduling regular team meetings for progress updates and decision making.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining comprehensive documentation and reports for tracking progress and troubleshooting.
• Skill Development and Training: Arranging training sessions for team members to develop necessary skills.

Sub systems

Overkoepelende thema's zoals Energievoorziening, Besturing en Veiligheid, Sensor- en Dataverwerking, en Overige Systemen.

Description of the Challenge

Misc choices

• Connector system Microfit-jr 3.0 Molex (never dupont arduino wires !!)

• All wires 0.5mm2 or better

• Should be modular and reliable

• Make or buy => BUY when possible

• Critical : limited time for project