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Hybrid Kapitza Pendulum Design 2

Hybrid Kapitza Pendulum Design 2 (front view), encoder labeled

Wiring diagram V1

Preliminary Computer Vision test frames per second graph (Logitech 720p 30fps Camera)

Pendulum tracking selection chart

Encoder selection chart process (benefits and detriments)

Preliminary Computer Vision test pendulum angle graph over time (Logitech 720p 30fps Camera)

Full vertical oscillation test using stepped intervals

Effective gravitational potential graph

Ochoa, D.E., Poveda, J. I. “On Hybrid Vibrational Control of Kapitzas…”.  In Preparation, 2024

Ochoa, D.E., Poveda, J. I. “On Hybrid Vibrational Control of Kapitzas…”.  In Preparation, 2024

Preliminary cross beam v.s. Redesigned cross beam

Preliminary encoder test

Frame of Pendulum angle being determined through preliminary digital image processing

Initial issue regarding frame jitter which was detrimental to our testing

Preliminary cross arm design

Finalized cross arm section CAD

Finalized servo arm 

Drag chain assembly CAD

Drag chain assembly

Drag chain assembly (side view)

Wire assembly CAD

Arduino Giga R1 Board

Real-time Feedback from Open Loop graph

Wiring Diagram V3

Old servo arm

Wiring Diagram V2

Final Wiring Diagram

Hybrid Kapitza Pendulum, front view, pendulum at 0 degrees

Hybrid Kapitza Pendulum, front view, pendulum at 45 degrees

Encoder vs Pendulum positioning

Annotated Final Safety Case

Annotated Final Complete Set-up

Sorbothane Layer