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Join our team as we showcase the progress on the 'GIZMO' project, a cutting-edge autonomous RC truck equipped with Wi-Fi and GPS functionalities. Follow our tasks, goals, and technical content updates. Engage with our group members and mentors for insights and feedback.
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Group 4 Autonomous Wi-Fi Sniffer RC Truck ‘GIZMO’ Sponsor CALIT2 Mentors Javier Rodriguez Molina Don Kimball Group Members Dan Curcio Anson Hsu
Agenda • Gantt Chart • Tasks • Technical Content • Goals for Next Week • Questions and Feedback
Accomplishments this Week • Tested GPS functionality and NMEA protocols (Anson) • Installed 2.4GHz camera on Linux/Windows platforms (Anson) • Research software currently available that offers partial or similar functionality to the GIZMO project (Dan) • Acquired crucial hardware (Both) • CF Card
GIZMO Technical Details GIZMO is an RC truck built with off-shelf components: Components include: motor, servos, speed controller, 3-channel transmitter and receiver, Basic stamp, distant sensor, GPS, micro serial servo controller, 12v 10Ah battery supply, 5 Amp RC switch, Ethernet webcam and a Meshnode (calmesh project) board configure to be a client. Our focus will be centered on software designed to integrate GPS, webcam, and meshnet wireless network client board.
Goals for Next Week • Test GPS interface • Troubleshoot camera operation over network • Begin code development • Begin to upgrade the web interface. This includes remote monitoring and video streaming. • Any questions?