During the 2019 Summer, I had the opportunity to attend Summer Innovation Week by Critical Software. I was one of the 25 selected out of over 250 applicants, which made me feel the need to demonstrate that I was worth the opportunity.
Team Composition
I was placed in a team with three other great individuals from diverse fields such as:
- Electronics
- Mechanics
- Physics
This diversity led to a very balanced team, essential for tackling our challenge.
The Challenge
Our challenge was to develop a Self-Balancing Motorcycle. This proved to be a significant challenge due to the extensive physics and electronics concepts involved.
Learning Experience
Working on this project allowed me to:
- Gain exposure to new physics and electronics concepts
- Collaborate effectively with individuals from different technical backgrounds
Description
Research and attempt to implement a self balancing bike using 2 methods (Steering control and a reactionary wheel), the material used was:
- PID
- Kalman Filters
- MPU 6050 as a sensor
- Bike developed by @jmrnunes
- Servo
The code for this project can be found here, as well as a showcase video.