Radio frequency-controlled, obstacle-avoiding hovercraft | |
| Author | Arachchi, Kuruppu Arachchige Yuvin Sugeesha Kuruppu |
| Call Number | AIT Caps Proj no.ME-15-34 |
| Subject(s) | Radio frequency--Computer programs Air cushions |
| Note | A capstone project report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Mechatronics Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Caps. Proj. ; no. ME-15-34 |
| Abstract | Hovercraft is an air cushioned vehicle that can be driven on different surfaces and different situations. Mining, disaster mitigation military purposes are some of them. For the controlling of the hovercrafts there are several controlling mechanisms such as autonomous and Remote Controlling. In this research paper remote controlling was done using radio frequency. Furthermore as an advanced handling obstacle avoiding control is included. The main focus when constructing a properly working hovercraft is at the mechanical design of the craft. Several Trial and errors had to be considered when designing the main parts of the hovercraft. Using the knowledge gained from those trial and errors finally the proper mechanical design was designed as expected. Ultrasonic Sensing and hovering of the hovercraft is controlled on an arduino uno micro controlling platform. Several calculations on RPM power load and torque were done when deciding the motors to be used in this research. Then Motor RPM vs power vs torque comparisons were done. Further, this research can be improved by designing a large scale models to carry higher weight. Also, better skirt designs, good air ducting systems and better skirt material can be used when doing further improvements to get more accurate outputs of the hovercraft. After overcoming the issues faced, this project was successfully completed by designing and constructing the radio-frequency controlled, obstacle-avoiding hovercraft. |
| Year | 2015 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Caps. Proj. ; no. ME-15-34 |
| Type | Capstone Project |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Industrial Systems Engineering (DISE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Microelectronics (ME) |
| Chairperson(s) | Bohez, Erik L. J.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Manukid Parnichkun;Lin, Than; |
| Degree | Capstone Project (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2015 |