Note: The AEV can accelerate, decelerate, and run at constant speeds in between stops in order to make the transport system increase energy-efficiency while meeting operational requirements. AEV Size Constraints: The AEV must fit within the team's storage box. The monorail support arm does not have to be attached to the vehicle for storage. AEV Design/Layout Constraints: The transport-AEV must have at least one and no more than three* electric motors and propellers; and the propellers can be mounted in puller, pusher, or both configurations. The AEV must have a clearance area that has dimensions of at least 2 x 2 inches between the Arduino and the magnet that will be used to attach to the caboose. The AEV must have an Automatic Control System (Arduino Motor Controller & Battery) area designated and cannot be attached to the vertical support arm, or be contained within the AEV clearance area. The Arduino controller does NOT come into contact with metal. Additional components used that are obtained outside the classroom are not to be connected/attached/secured permanently and they must not damage or alter ANY hardware provided in the AEV kits. * Two electric motors are provided in the AEV kits. Under special circumstances, if the team can justify the use for a third electric motor to the instructional staff then a team may be granted a third motor for use. An optional servo motor is also supplied. AEV Test Track Layout: The AEV track layout can be seen in Figure 1. There are two loop tracks each divided into two half sections. Specific track half sections are designated according to which seating column your team resides.
Note: The AEV can accelerate, decelerate, and run at constant speeds in between stops in order to make the transport system increase energy-efficiency while meeting operational requirements. AEV Size Constraints: The AEV must fit within the team's storage box. The monorail support arm does not have to be attached to the vehicle for storage. AEV Design/Layout Constraints: The transport-AEV must have at least one and no more than three* electric motors and propellers; and the propellers can be mounted in puller, pusher, or both configurations. The AEV must have a clearance area that has dimensions of at least 2 x 2 inches between the Arduino and the magnet that will be used to attach to the caboose. The AEV must have an Automatic Control System (Arduino Motor Controller & Battery) area designated and cannot be attached to the vertical support arm, or be contained within the AEV clearance area. The Arduino controller does NOT come into contact with metal. Additional components used that are obtained outside the classroom are not to be connected/attached/secured permanently and they must not damage or alter ANY hardware provided in the AEV kits. * Two electric motors are provided in the AEV kits. Under special circumstances, if the team can justify the use for a third electric motor to the instructional staff then a team may be granted a third motor for use. An optional servo motor is also supplied. AEV Test Track Layout: The AEV track layout can be seen in Figure 1. There are two loop tracks each divided into two half sections. Specific track half sections are designated according to which seating column your team resides.
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