Project 39: Rube Goldberg Machine

Sponsor: NCSU

Mentor(s):

Dr. Rachana Gupta ragupta@ncsu.edu

Jeremy Edmondson jedmond2@ncsu.edu

Project Background and Need:

Our group was assigned with creating a machine centered around the concept of a rube goldberg machine in which coins are the intended medium and tasked with creating a fun/entertaining way to show an aptitude in EE/CPE concepts.

Problem Description/requirements (List of high-level functionality you expect to see in the end product):

• This machine will be able to prompt the user for a valid U.S. based coin and be able to tell operator what type of coin was entered based on a number of measurements. These measurements include coin diameter, composition, mass and a failsafe coin sorter that are designed to be informative and entertaining.

Required Skills / Desired Competencies (in order of importance):

• Embedded Systems

• Python

• Solidworks/ 3D design

• PCB design and layout

• Analog circuit design

How often and how would you be available to meet/chat with the team (Zoom, Hangout, Skype, Phone)?

We meet once weekly on Zoom as a team. Additionally, we frequently text in between meetings to provide updates. There is a separate weekly sponsor meeting on Zoom.

Will the students be required to sign any of the following before they start with the project? NDA / CDA / IP assignment / IP protection form

No.