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From: Thomas Lambert <t.lambert@uliege.be>
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2022 10:52:35 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] doc(readme): minor grammar improvements

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 # MechaRaptor controller
 
-The MechaRaptor is a tandem flapping wing system built at the University of
-Liège during my Ph.D. thesis. The goal of this model is to conduct experimental
-analysis of the aerodynamics of tandem flapping wings.
+The **MechaRaptor** is a tandem flapping wing system built for my Ph.D. at the
+University of Liège. The goal of this setup is to conduct experimental analysis
+of the aerodynamics of tandem flapping wings and better understand the wake
+dynamics and how it impacts the lift and drag of the aft wing.
 
-The system is actuated by two sets of Brushless DC motors (BLDC), each powered
-by an Engine Speed Controller (ESC) which is itself controlled through an
-Arduino Uno.
+The system is actuated by two sets of brushless DC motors (BLDC), each
+controlled with an Engine Speed Controller (ESC). The ESCs are themselves
+controlled using an Arduino Uno. The Arduino acts as the brain of the whole
+system and is the main interface for piloting the setup and logging important
+metrics.
 
 This repository contains the Arduino code and the wiring schematics for the
-electrical components of the controller.
+electrical components of the setup.
 
 ## Controller features
 
@@ -58,25 +61,15 @@ measurements. The most important data are:
 - Wing angles (for each wing)
 - PSU current and tension
 
-These logged data are transmitted through the serial connection in order to be
-saved on a separate laptop and analyzed later.
+These logged data are transmitted through the serial connection and saved on the
+computer that controls the Arduino for later analysis.
 
 A [_json_ configuration file](controller/mechaRaptor.json) is provided in order
 to visualize the output stream in real time with [serial-studio]. This also
-allows the logging and retention of all data in _csv_ spreadsheets for future
-analysis.
+allows the automatic logging and retention of all data in _csv_ spreadsheets.
 
 ## Bill of Materials
 
-The system consists in two completely independent sets of wings, powered
-separately.
-
-A single Arduino board is used to control the entire setup. Its role is to send
-the commands to the BLDC motors ESCs. It also logs the flapping angle of each
-wing, which is measured using absolute magnetic rotary encoders.
-
-### List of devices
-
 | Device            | Reference    | Usage    |
 |------------------ | --------------- | --------------- |
 | **BLDC**          | [Plettenberg][plettenberg] Advance 30 <br />_(Discontinued by manufacturer)_  | Motor |
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