Senior Design Presentation

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Senior Design Presentation

• Bryan Weiss
• Ryan S Anderson
• Meghann Fedde
• Andrew M Osenga

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What is our Project?

• Design a voice controlled R/C vehicle.
• It will include
• An R/C vehicle,
• A voice activation kit from Sensory, Inc,
• A wireless video camera from XCam,
• A remote control along with headset.

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What must it do?

• User must be able to control vehicle with his or
  her voice.
• Send images to a display.
• Be easily programmed by the user.
• Have enough commands for easy maneuverability.

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Blizzard EV Tracked R/C Vehicle

• Length 14.4 in
• Width 12.6 in
• Height 8.6 in
• Ground Clearance 1.2 in
• Weight 5 lb.
• Includes Mabuchi 540 motor, heavy-duty rotary
  speed control

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Why the Blizzard EV?

• Wide base/low center of gravity.
• Convenient mounting area for camera.
• Traverse more diverse terrain.
• Slower to allow clearer images on camera.
• 360º turning radius in a fixed position.

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XCam 2 Tiny Wireless Video Camera

• 2.4GHz Wireless Technology.
• 100' Range.
• Easily connects to TV's, VCR's and Web TV Plus.

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Why XCam 2?

• Small.
• Long range.
• Easy interface and set-up.
• Color and a microphone.
• Up to 4 hours battery life.

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Sensory Voice Direct 364

• Minimal External Components.
• Recognizes up to 15 words or phrases.
• Over 99 recognition accuracy.
• Phrase recognition up to 2.5 seconds.
• User-friendly speech prompting.
• Quick setup time.

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Futaba 2ER 2-channel Radio Control

• Digital proportional AM system.
• Fine trims that are easily accessible on the
  front panel for convenience.
• Servo Reversing and Surface Mount Technology
  (SMT).

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Why Futaba and headset?

• Futaba 2ER
• Digital, not analog.

• Headset
• Commands will be clearer.
• Reduces background noise.
• Convenience.

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Questions?