Post a system diagram for my final project, list the tasks to be completed, make a schedule for doing them, and meet my local and global instructors to review these and my weekly assignments.
This diagram shows how the parts of TrailNAV connect: the solar panel and battery for power, the XIAO microcontroller in the middle, the GPS module and the compass as inputs, and the E-Ink display as the output.
TrailNAV system diagram: GPS and compass feed the XIAO ESP32-C6, which is powered by the solar panel and battery and drives the E-Ink display.
An honest list of where each part of TrailNAV stands and when I plan to finish it.
| Task | Status | When |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics design and PCB | Done | Completed |
| Enclosure design and 3D printing | Done | Completed |
| GPS and compass firmware | In progress | Next weeks |
| Display showing the route | To do | Next weeks |
| Full system integration | In progress | Next weeks |
| Outdoor test and fixes | To do | Final weeks |
I met with my local and global instructors and went through this diagram, my schedule, and my weekly assignments. We checked which weeks were complete and which still needed evidence added, and agreed on what to prioritise for the second half. The main advice I took away was to get the GPS and the display working together early so the integration does not get rushed at the end.
A photo from the review meeting with my instructor