January 21, 2010

Issues with the bluetooth connection today, takes up majority of time.

1. Connection keeps "dropping".
2. Inconsistent signal connection while trying to parse codes to vehicle.

This may be due to hardware problems in the vehicle setup.

Other notes:
At one point, vehicle throttles suddenly, this may be due to energy residue left in the system. Venkat tested voltages of components to determine if there are any energy leak. Wire connections are tighten.

When bluetooth connection was available, vehicle was able to take inputs to steer left and right, increase speed in forward motion and reverse.

Vehicle crashed into wall when tested on the ground caused by delay in the feedback to steer. Fortunately, not much damage was done except the battery pack fell out from inside the vehicle. Front bumper did its job.