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Accessible Manufacturing Equipment Phase 2 Proposal. Team 2 Nicholas Neumann Ralph Prewett Jonathan Brouker Li Tian Felix Adisaputra. Contents. Introduction Background Conceptual Design Descriptions Proposed Design Solution Conclusion. Introduction. Existing Ribbon Cutting Machine
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Accessible Manufacturing Equipment Phase 2Proposal Team 2 Nicholas Neumann Ralph Prewett Jonathan Brouker Li Tian Felix Adisaputra
Contents • Introduction • Background • Conceptual Design Descriptions • Proposed Design Solution • Conclusion
Introduction • Existing Ribbon Cutting Machine • PIC Programming • C Code • Timing Loop • Stepper Motors • Parallel Operation (Belt) • Cam Motors • Rotary Cutter • Stationary and Movable Clamps
Introduction (Continued) • Major Problems • Programming Interface • Complexity • Difficult Maintenance • Stepper Motors • Inaccuracy and Inconsistency • Slow Operation • Drivers Heat Issues
Background • Customer Requirements • Programming Interface • Simplicity • Easy Maintenance • Motors • Precision and Accuracy • Variable Speed Control • Higher Maximum Speed of Operation
Background (Continued) • Primary Objectives • New Programming Interface • Simplicity • Future Improvement • New Motors • Drivers • Better Performance
Background (Continued) • Secondary Objectives • Cutter Replacement • Noise Reduction • Safety Improvement • Rollers Replacement • Friction Reduction • Fan Replacement • Reliability • Aesthetics • Wire Harness
Conceptual Design Descriptions • LEGO Solution • LEGO Mindstorms NXT-G • Easier Approach • Future Improvement • LEGO Servo Motor • Compatibility • 9V DC Motor • Precision and Accuracy
Conceptual Design Descriptions(Continued) • Simplified Code Solution • C Language Code • Simplification • Well Commented • DC Motor • PID Controller
Conceptual Design Descriptions(Continued) • Hybrid Solution • PIC Microcontroller (C Code) • Audio • Display • LEGO NXT Brick (Mindstorm) • Movable Clamp Control • Future Improvement • LEGO DC Servo Motor • Compatibility • Precision and Accuracy
Proposed Design Solution • LEGO Solution • LEGO NXT Brick • Controlling the DC Motor • Cutter Mechanism • Stationary Clamp • Open/Close Function of the Clamp’s Jaws • LEGO Servo Motor • Transporting the Movable Clamp
Proposed Design Solution(Continued) • Length Input • Current Buttons Interface with LEGO NXT Brick • 7-Segment Display • Controlled by PIC to Use Fewer NXT I/O Ports • Audio Output • LEGO NXT Brick Sound System
Proposed Design Solution(Continued) • Cutter Replacement • Rollers Replacement • Metal Rollers • Fan Replacement • Flipper
Conclusion • Advantages • More Customizable Programming • Better Accuracy and Precision • Compatibility • LEGO NXT Brick & LEGO Servo Motors
Conclusion (Continued) • Disadvantages • LEGO NXT Brick • Limitation of I/O Ports • Lack of Complex Features in the Compiler • LEGO Servo Motor • Low Overall Torque
Conclusion (Continued) • Project Management Plan • Nicholas • Programming Interface • Sensors • Ralph • Programming Interface • Motor Drivers • Jonathan • LEGO Servo Motor Interface • Motor Drivers
Conclusion (Continued) • Li • Flipper Implementation • Flipper Interface • Audio Output • Felix • Cutter Mechanism • Cutter Interface • 7-Segment Display
Conclusion (Continued) Proposed Budget *Note: LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 is already provided by our sponsor.
References • LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 • http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=8547 • Extreme NXT: • Extending the LEGO Mindstorms NXT to the Next Level