Micromouse
ELM4701/ELM4702
- ELM Project I & II
Fall
2008 – Spring 2009
(under
construction)
Product Name: Micromouse
Team Members: Jason Wells, Ryan Bidlack
Background:
Micromouse is an autonomous self contained machine designed
to get to the center of a maze in the shortest possible time. A Micromouse
essentially comprises of a drive motor or motors to move it; a steering and
turning method; sensors to detect the presence or absence of maze walls;
sensors or control logic to oversee the action of the rest and keep the vehicle
'on track' or to solve the maze; batteries to provide power. (techfest.org)
System Requirements:
n A Micromouse shall be self contained.
n Micromouse must follow size constraints of 250 mm
wide by 250 mm long. No height limit.
n Micromouse must not be powered by a combustion or
nuclear process
n A Micromouse shall not leave anything behind while
negotiating the maze.
n A Micromouse shall not jump over, climb, scratch,
damage, or destroy the walls of the maze.
The Problem: To
design an autonomous robot (Micromouse) with the ability to navigate its way
through a maze without any human control.
Our Solution:
Drive train
n Wheels
in center
n DC
motors
n 2.375”
rubber wheels
Sensors and Control
n HC08
n Ping
sensors
n LM298
motor driver
Navigation
n Look
for First opening
n Left
side has priority
System Overview:
Schedule: Click here
Budget: Click here
Brainstorming/Sketches:
System Diagram: Click Here
Research/Feasibility Testing
Design Concepts and drawing (mechanical,
electrical, software)
Presentations: Click Here
Related Links: Click Here
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