FUNCTIONALITY TEST
What have been tested so far
TESTING THE ONLINE ORDERED PARTS
The battery, fluid tank with pump, 360 degrees camera, chassis with wheels and motors were bought from an online store. they passed the durability and functionality test before using them on the robot.
TESTINGÂ THE 3D PRINTED PARTS
The 3d printed parts were durabile and have the correct geometry and tolerance that fit perfectly on the chassis.
TESTING THE ROBOT AFTER ASSEMBLY
The Fire Fighter Robot was successfully assembled for the first time without any issues from the 3D printed and retailed parts. After the robot was assembled, it was tested in performance by running it for around two weeks. The bottom section parts of the robot which are the battery, the main PCB, and wheels geared motors were running without any issue as it was controlled by the radio remote. The 12V 8Ah sealed lead acid battery was powerful enough to provide power the whole robot for more than 2 hours of continuous running. The main PCB was capable to control and run all the electronics in the robot and with a strong connection signal between the main PCB’s receiver and the remote’s transmitter from a long distance. After using the robot for 2 hours continually, the connection signal between the remote and main PCB connection was getting low. The voltage regulator on the main PCB was getting overheated which also cause the decoder onboard to overheat too, which makes the signal seems weaker. To solve the overheating issue, a 12V mini cooling fan will be added inside the chassis to cool down the whole main PCB. After all, the Fire Fighter Robot was running as it was expected before it was assembled and there are rooms for future improvements in the whole project but that all rely on the budget.
TOP SECTION TEST
of the Fire Fighter Robot
These parts should be able to function correctly by the wireless remote:
-Robotic Arm: Moving the arm upward and downward
- Fluid pump: Pump Fluid to the spray nozzle.
This part should be able to function correctly by a smartphone.
- 360 degrees' Camera: Connects with the smartphone via WiFi (no internet connection needed) to monitor and control the camera position.
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BOTTOM SECTION TEST
Of the Fire Fighter Robot
These parts should be able to function correctly by the wireless remote:
-Wheels: Moving the robot forward, backward, and rotates both directions at speed at least 1 Mile/hour.
-Battery: powers the robot for at least 2 hours continually.
-Battery Charger: Charges the robot.
REMOTE CONTROLLER SECTION
Of the Fire Fighter Robot™
All the parts of the Top Section & Bottom Section of the robot must be tested by using the wireless remote of the Fire Fighter Robot. If the wireless remote failed to operate correctly, the test would fail for all the parts of all sections of the robot.
