
Ethan Coon developed and integrated telemetry features for the solarcaratuva/Rivanna3 repository, focusing on robust data logging and real-time sensor monitoring. He built the TelemetryBoard module to log telemetry data to SD cards and transmit it over XBEE radios, refactoring CAN message structures in C and C++ for consistent formatting and easier downstream parsing. In a subsequent update, Ethan added brake pressure sensor telemetry, implementing analog-to-PSI conversion and integrating the new data stream into the existing wireless communication workflow. His work demonstrated depth in embedded systems, microcontroller programming, and sensor integration, establishing a reliable foundation for diagnostics and future data analysis.

June 2025: Delivered Brake Pressure Sensor Telemetry Integration for Rivanna3, enabling real-time brake pressure monitoring in the telemetry stream. Implemented a dedicated sensor pin, analog-to-PSI conversion, and XBee logging. Minor adjustments to the main loop and message handling to accommodate the new data stream; prepared groundwork for calibration and trend analysis.
June 2025: Delivered Brake Pressure Sensor Telemetry Integration for Rivanna3, enabling real-time brake pressure monitoring in the telemetry stream. Implemented a dedicated sensor pin, analog-to-PSI conversion, and XBee logging. Minor adjustments to the main loop and message handling to accommodate the new data stream; prepared groundwork for calibration and trend analysis.
May 2025: Delivered the TelemetryBoard module for Rivanna3 enabling robust telemetry data logging to SD cards and transmission over XBEE radios. Refactored CAN message structures to include formatting helpers for consistent data representation, improving readability and downstream parsing. Consolidated telemetry-related changes via a squash commit to reduce merge noise and integration risk. These efforts establish a reliable telemetry path for field testing, support offline data capture, and streamline diagnostics for faster issue resolution and data-driven decision making.
May 2025: Delivered the TelemetryBoard module for Rivanna3 enabling robust telemetry data logging to SD cards and transmission over XBEE radios. Refactored CAN message structures to include formatting helpers for consistent data representation, improving readability and downstream parsing. Consolidated telemetry-related changes via a squash commit to reduce merge noise and integration risk. These efforts establish a reliable telemetry path for field testing, support offline data capture, and streamline diagnostics for faster issue resolution and data-driven decision making.
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