Changes between Version 3 and Version 4 of Other/Summer/2023/First

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Aug 8, 2023, 5:28:26 PM (16 months ago)

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elliotli

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 Objective: In this project, we used specialized low-latency cameras and radios to operate remote-mode cars. The goal is to control the cars with virtual network connections and to evaluate how controllable the cars are inside a model city environment.
 
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+== Abstract
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+The most common usages of remotely piloted systems come in the form of drones and aircraft. This project dives into the concept of remotely piloting a car from one local network. With a local network, we can control a car from anywhere as long both computers (laptop and Raspberry Pi) are on the same network. 
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+== Hardware & Software
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+Robotic Car: Osoyoo Servo Steer Smart Car
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+Computer System: Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
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+Camera: Runcam2, used as a USB camera
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+Local Area Network: ////
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+Also includes a Micro Servo Motor so the camera has a more peripheral view
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+== Sockets 
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+We used UDP sockets to communicate between the Raspberry Pi on the car and a laptop. With sockets, we can connect with the local virtual network. The server side would be on the Raspberry Pi running, while the client side would run on the laptop. 
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+== OpenCV and Camera
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+OpenCV is a Python library that allows image processing through a camera. When using the Runcam2, there were two modes: USB memory card, and USB camera. Using USB camera mode allows the display of the camera to be seen when plugged into the Raspberry Pi. 
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+== Challenges 
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+Downloading CV2 to the Raspberry Pi
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+Switching the camera between the two different modes
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+Installing the basic code between the older and newer versions of the Raspberry Pi 
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+Socket binding between the computer and the Raspberry Pi.