> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://benrover-docs.tekbot.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Methodologies

> Our approach to building a Mars Rover for the African Rover Challenge

## 👥 Team Structure

Our team is organized into five specialized groups:

<Table
  data={[
["🔧 Mechanical Engineering", "Rover chassis, mechanisms", "5"],
["⚡ Electrical Engineering", "Power systems, circuitry", "5"],
["💻 IT", "Software, control systems", "6"],
["🌌 Space Science", "Scientific instruments, experiments", "2"],
["📊 Operations/Project Management", "Coordination, planning", "2"]
]}
  columns={["Team", "Focus", "Members"]}
/>

<Note>
  Team members represent various universities within Benin and abroad, as well as the Sémè City Open Park.
</Note>

## 🗓️ Regular Meetings

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Weekly General Body Meetings" icon="calendar">
    Every Thursday
  </Card>

  <Card title="Concentrated Work and Cross-team Collaboration" icon="brain">
    Sundays
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## 🛠️ Project Management Tools

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Trello" icon="trello">
    Task management and tracking
  </Card>

  <Card title="Gantt Chart" icon="chart-gantt">
    Project timeline visualization
  </Card>

  <Card title="Detailed Task Sheets" icon="file-lines">
    Specific information for each task
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## 📝 Project Plan

Our comprehensive project plan includes:

<Check>Tasks</Check>
<Check>Deadlines ⏰</Check>
<Check>Dependencies</Check>
<Check>Responsibilities</Check>

<Note>
  The Gantt chart provides an overarching view of the project, showing duration of key tasks and scheduled start times.
</Note>

## 🏗️ Resources

### Facilities

<Card title="Sèmè City Open Park" icon="building">
  * Makerspace
  * Audiovisual Studio
  * Research Laboratory
</Card>

### Equipment

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="CNC Machines" icon="cog" />

  <Card title="Soldering Station" icon="bolt" />

  <Card title="Multimeters and Oscilloscopes" icon="wave-square" />

  <Card title="Various Sensors" icon="microchip" />

  <Card title="CAD/CAM Workshop" icon="drafting-compass" />

  <Card title="Laser Cutter Engraver" icon="laser-pointer" />

  <Card title="3D Printers" icon="print" />
</CardGroup>

### Tools

<CardGroup cols={4}>
  <Card title="Screwdrivers" icon="screwdriver" />

  <Card title="Calipers" icon="ruler" />

  <Card title="Hammers" icon="hammer" />

  <Card title="Mallets" icon="gavel" />

  <Card title="Heat Guns" icon="fire" />

  <Card title="Pliers" icon="pliers" />

  <Card title="Jumpers" icon="plug" />
</CardGroup>

### Materials

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="3D Printing Filament" icon="cube" />

  <Card title="Plywood for Laser Cutting" icon="tree" />

  <Card title="Electronic Components" icon="microchip">
    Resistors, capacitors, diodes, sensors, actuators
  </Card>

  <Card title="Copper Clad Board" icon="square">
    For PCB fabrication
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## 🤝 Support

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Graduate Students" icon="user-graduate" />

  <Card title="Staff Members" icon="users">
    At the Sémè City Open Park
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## 📚 Lessons Learned & Adaptations

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion icon="magnifying-glass" title="1. Parts Procurement 🔍">
    **Challenge**: Difficulty finding specific parts locally

    **Solution**: Searching in neighboring countries, considering design updates
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="book" title="2. Software Learning Curve 📖">
    **Challenge**: Limited ROS2 resources

    **Solutions**:

    * Using Docker containers for consistent development environments
    * Investing in specialized ROS2 training
    * Referring to available documentation and existing projects
    * Encouraging iterative development
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="globe" title="3. Team Coordination 🌍">
    **Challenge**: Organizing regular meetings with a diverse team

    **Solutions**:

    * Established structured schedule accommodating different team members
    * Implemented focused approach to discussions
    * Created centralized repository for documenting insights and solutions
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="battery-full" title="4. Power Management 🔋">
    **Challenge**: Insufficient power supply and overheating

    **Solution**: Proper sizing of power supply based on component requirements
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="network-wired" title="5. Wiring and Connections 📡">
    **Challenge**: Signal interference

    **Solution**: Special routing for wires to avoid interference
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="rotate" title="6. Motor Control 🔄">
    **Challenge**: Selecting appropriate motor drivers

    **Solution**: Extensive testing of different drivers
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="camera" title="7. Camera Setup 📷">
    **Challenge**: Initial difficulty in receiving images

    **Solution**: Persistent research and testing
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

By implementing these methodologies and learning from our experiences, we aim to overcome challenges and deliver a successful Mars Rover for the African Rover Challenge. 🌟🚀🇧🇯