MCE2270 PROJECT-BASED LEARNING (PBL) 1. General Information

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• What is the primary problem addressed by the RC Underwater Exploration Submarine project?

  The project addresses the high risks faced by human divers in traditional underwater mine detection due to poor visibility, water pressure, and unknown threats, as well as the expense and unsuitability of existing detection methods for small-scale applications.

• What is the main objective related to sensor integration in the RC Underwater Exploration Submarine project?

  One main objective is to integrate a SONAR sensor for detecting underwater objects and estimating their distance, and to incorporate a camera module for real-time underwater video transmission and visual confirmation.

• Which components are planned to be integrated into the existing RC underwater submarine as part of the proposed solution?

  The proposed solution involves integrating a custom PCB, a SONAR sensor, and an underwater camera into the existing RC underwater submarine.

• What are the key functions of the SONAR sensor and camera module in the RC Underwater Exploration Submarine?

  The SONAR sensor will detect submerged objects and estimate their distance, while the camera module will provide live visual monitoring for real-time visual confirmation of detected objects.

• Besides sensor integration, what other aspect of the RC underwater submarine's mechanical structure will be upgraded?

  The mechanical structure will be upgraded for better waterproofing, stability, and underwater movement.

• According to the project timeline, how long is allocated for the 'Custom PCB Printing' activity?

  One month is allocated for the 'Custom PCB Printing' activity.

• What are the names of the students involved in the MCE2270 Project-Based Learning?

  The students involved are Rishit Sethi and Janit Sharma.

• Who are the mentors for the RC Underwater Exploration Submarine project?

  The mentors for the project are Dr. Sankalp Paliwal and Dr. Ashok Kumar Kumawat, both from the Mechatronics Department.

• What are some of the key learning outcomes expected from this project?

  Expected learning outcomes include understanding the design and control of an RC underwater submarine, learning sensor, camera, motor-driver, and custom PCB integration, and developing skills in waterproofing, assembly, underwater testing, and troubleshooting.

• What is an expected outcome regarding the RC underwater submarine's movement capability?

  One expected outcome is a functional RC underwater submarine capable of stable submerged movement.