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Student Racing & Learning RC Car - Coggle Diagram
Student Racing & Learning RC Car
Key Features
Arduino-based customizable RC cars built by student teams.
Programmable features for autonomous navigation challenges or manual races.
Modular design for adding sensors, LEDs, or cameras.
Annual “Aston RC Challenge” event between departments (Engineering, Business, Design, etc.).
Benefits
Encourages creativity, teamwork, and friendly competition.
Practical learning in electronics, programming, and design.
Builds a sense of community and engagement.
Could attract sponsors or become an annual Aston event.
Helps with student mental health, as it allows making groups and communication to make the RC.
Sustainability
Components reused across semesters.
Students design and 3D print parts using PLA.
Supports for low-energy or recycled-material builds.
Safety
Speed capped during campus use to avoid collisions or injuries.
No sharp edges, no exposed wiring, flame-retardant materials
Each RC car equipped with a kill switch in case of malfunction.
Manufacturing
3D-printed by students using recycled PLA or PETG filament.
Snap-fit or screw-based assembly
Motors mounted onto chassis using screws; wheels press-fitted onto axles.
Arduino and ultrasonic sensors mounted using brackets; wiring secured with clips or heat-shrink tubing.
Components snapped together, battery installed; full system tested for obstacle avoidance and navigation.