2.1.1 RC Lawn Mower Market Currently, there are a handful of remote controlled lawn mowers for both residential and commercial purposes. None of them feature a detachable lawn mower platform. Table 1: Products in the Market Company Product Cost [$] EvaTech Hybrid RCLM B class 2,199 Summit Mowers ZTR-34 6,000 Services 1000 annually 2.2 Customer The project design has been governed and guided by the customer, Professor Yoon Kim. A clear set of requirements and specifications have been laid out. 2.3 Reason for Selection There are several reason for selecting the RoMow project. The RoMow Mk. II project offers a balance appropriate for two electrical and two mechanical concentration students. In addition to that, the first prototype left with a lot of opportunities for growth and improvement. 2.4 Requirements 2.4.1 Customer Requirements A set of project specifications has been outlined by the client, Professor Yoon Kim. Lighter control box made of plastic with visible Calvin Engineering symbol Inexpensive motors with enough power specifications Mechanical touch sensor or electronic proximity sensor Modular design; easily retractable control box Adjustable frame (blade height and sizes) Camera with Wi-Fi streaming to personal device 2.4.2 Previous Team Suggestions Aluminum control box Fastened frame, instead being welded together New, standard motors Simplified electronics as the Arduino was overqualified for this project Robust wiring and mounting Automation
2.1.1 RC Lawn Mower Market Currently, there are a handful of remote controlled lawn mowers for both residential and commercial purposes. None of them feature a detachable lawn mower platform. Table 1: Products in the Market Company Product Cost [$] EvaTech Hybrid RCLM B class 2,199 Summit Mowers ZTR-34 6,000 Services 1000 annually 2.2 Customer The project design has been governed and guided by the customer, Professor Yoon Kim. A clear set of requirements and specifications have been laid out. 2.3 Reason for Selection There are several reason for selecting the RoMow project. The RoMow Mk. II project offers a balance appropriate for two electrical and two mechanical concentration students. In addition to that, the first prototype left with a lot of opportunities for growth and improvement. 2.4 Requirements 2.4.1 Customer Requirements A set of project specifications has been outlined by the client, Professor Yoon Kim. Lighter control box made of plastic with visible Calvin Engineering symbol Inexpensive motors with enough power specifications Mechanical touch sensor or electronic proximity sensor Modular design; easily retractable control box Adjustable frame (blade height and sizes) Camera with Wi-Fi streaming to personal device 2.4.2 Previous Team Suggestions Aluminum control box Fastened frame, instead being welded together New, standard motors Simplified electronics as the Arduino was overqualified for this project Robust wiring and mounting Automation