1. Hovercraft Presentation 1
Group 2
Presented By:

2. Objectives Build a working, autonomous hovercraft
Complete the course, even if it takes all the allotted time.
Maximize maneuverability of the hovercraft
Make the lightest and most cost efficient hovercraft possible

3. Our Subgroups Programming: Justin Coe, Kyle Dick
Skirt and Body: Curtis Sharkey, Josh Balsam, Justin Hanacek
Propulsion: Stefan Swan, Smita Patel, Anakizi Ackla

4. Programming Assignments To learn how to program the RCX using robolab
Determine optimal type and position of sensor on hovercraft
Create efficient algorithm
Coordinate the use of the sensors and fans to steer the hovercraft

5. Skirt and Body Assignments:
Design and build a durable and lightweight body and skirt
Find the best placement of parts
Use cost efficient materials
Create a leak free seal to the body of hovercraft

6. Lift and Propulsion Assignments: Choose the adequate placement of fans
Find powerful yet efficient fans to propel the hovercraft
Find reversible fans
Determine the best methods to power the fans

7. Group Networking Programming and Propulsion
Need to cooperate to combine programs controlling hovercraft with the methods we choose to propel it.
Skirt & Body and Propulsion
Need to interact so we know where we can choose and place the different parts
All groups will collaborate and talk so everyone knows what is going on

8. Group Communication E-mail Instant Messaging/Chat Room In Class
During Discussions
Weekly Meetings
Teléfono

9. Structural Base

10. Method of Sealing the Skirt

11. Preliminary Model

12. Preliminary Model Distribution of Weight

14. Our Wish List RCX Lexan (for the base material)
Rubber (car inner tube or thin material for skirt)
Battery Holder (for 8 double AA’s)
2 axial fans
1 lift fan
Relays
Zener Diodes (6)
LED’s
Wire

15. Credits
Justin Hanacek: Typed up PowerPoint, helped create PowerPoint, presented PowerPoint
Josh Balsam: Made CAD designs, helped create PowerPoint
Stefan Swan: Helped Create PowerPoint, Presented Powerpoint
Smita Patel: Helped Create PowerPoint, Presented PowerPoint
Justin Coe: Helped Create PowerPoint
Kyle Dick: Helped Create Powerpoint
Anakizi Ackla: Helped Create PowerPoint
Curtis Sharkey: Helped Create Powerpoint