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Roles in Hardware Realization

Roles in Hardware Realization. Group C: Joel Simoneau, James Martin, Heath Ellison, Shawnn Truesdale, Tommie Kennedy. Hardware Search and Optimization. James Martin. Search for Hardware. Scrap yards Machine shops Catalogs Manual Mill and Lathe CNC Mill and Lathe. Gyrobot Optimization.

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Roles in Hardware Realization

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  1. Roles in Hardware Realization Group C: Joel Simoneau, James Martin, Heath Ellison, Shawnn Truesdale, Tommie Kennedy

  2. Hardware Search and Optimization James Martin

  3. Search for Hardware • Scrap yards • Machine shops • Catalogs • Manual Mill and Lathe • CNC Mill and Lathe

  4. Gyrobot Optimization • Weight distribution of arm • Frictionless shaft • High Torque motor • PID controllable (especially for balance)

  5. MachiningOD Turning

  6. MachiningID Grooving

  7. Group Leading and Organization Joel Simoneau

  8. Major Contributions • Equipment setup and testing • Organization: Hardware and Software groups • Goal-setting: for ordering and assembling parts • Progress updates: in attempts to keep in stride with goals, TA communication.

  9. Part Ordering and Machining Heath Ellison

  10. Parts Ordering • 24 VDC Brush Motor – Pittman www.pittmannet.com • Shaft Encoder – E3 type – US Digital, Inc. www.usdigital.com • Shaft and Bearings – Dayton Mandrel www.grainger.com

  11. Cost Analysis of Ordered Parts • Pittman Motor – Approximately $160 • US Digital Encoder – Approximately $65 • Dayton Mandrel – Approximately $45 Total Cost – Approximately $270 Sponsored 100% by Milliken and Company

  12. Aluminum Link

  13. Part Analysis and Performance Shawn Truesdale

  14. SHAFT AND BEARINGS • Measurements • Effectiveness • Complete rotation • Easily assembled • Provider

  15. Motor • Model • 24 V DC Pittman Motor/Encoder • Spins the flywheel • Connected to the Swing Arm • Provider

  16. Encoders • US Digital Encoder • Gives the angle of the shaft/link • Mounted at the end of the shaft • Connected to Breakout Board • Pittman Encoder • Gives the angle of the flywheel • Mounted on the Motor • Connected to Breakout Board

  17. Gyrobot Construction: Wiring, and Testing Tommie Kennedy

  18. Encoder Wiring • Locating and Preparing Plugs • Connections of The Encoders • Ref B connected to #3 Pin of Plug • +5V Connected to #4 Pin of Plug • Ref A Connected to #5 Pin of Plug • GND connected to #1 Pin of Plug

  19. Encoder Wiring • Choice of Wire Connections • Wire Protection • Supplied Connectors for Encoders

  20. Brief Testing • Simu-Link Program • Graphical Output • MATLAB CRASH!!!

  21. Questions?

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