Final Project Proposal #1
[Kinetic Facade Louvers]
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Project Ideation
Project Ideation
1- Tell us about the purpose of your project. Which problem does it solve? Why do you care about this? What were you inspired by? Include images and videos of similar projects
1- Tell us about the purpose of your project. Which problem does it solve? Why do you care about this? What were you inspired by? Include images and videos of similar projects
as a final project, I would like to design and make a working model of a kinetic facade that works on maximizing natural lighting time inside of a building while minimizing the amount of direct sunlight that enters the building.
I'm passionate about this project because it addresses one of my concerns regarding the sustainability of architecture and directly relates to my field of study and career.
by maximizing natural lighting time while minimizing the amount of direct sunlight kinetic facades works on reducing the overall carbon footprint of a building by reducing energy consumption in artificial ventilation and air conditioning while improving the overall human experience inside the living space.
2- Describe the project idea and general features. How would it work?
2- Describe the project idea and general features. How would it work?
the kinetic facade should accomplish the following :
react to direct sunlight by closing it's design to minimize the amount of direct sunlight entering the building.
each module should have an independent reaction depending on the amount of sunlight it senses
be effective in reducing the internal temperature of a building's living space during the day (reduce day time energy consumption by 30%)
have a pre-determined setting of close and open amounts that can be requested on demand.
the module should have a window that opens and closes depending on the air quality outside and amount of noise and outside temperature.
the module should be able to close it self automatically if it senses a bird on the shade to prevent bird nesting.
3- Sketch your project: You may use pen and paper or a simple sketching tool like Microsoft Paint or Photoshop
3- Sketch your project: You may use pen and paper or a simple sketching tool like Microsoft Paint or Photoshop
the 2 studs move independently
the shading mesh should be elastic and or of a dynamic form
Project Planning
Project Planning
4- Describe the Technical Modules that your project consists of
4- Describe the Technical Modules that your project consists of
Construction Parts
The enclosure of the game console will be designed as 2.5D parts using Fusion 360 and fabricated using Laser Cutting and 3d printed brackets
Input
(Sensing, Tactile Input, and/or Graphical Input)
the kinetic façade will take input from the surrounding environment as follows:
LDR sensor (direct sunlight)(multiple)
air quality sensor (pollution)
microphone (noise)
temperature sensor
ultrasonic sensor
and will take manual input from the user:
manual position input through a potentiometer
Action
(Physical and/or Graphic)
Basic Mode:
the facade unit will interact with direct sun light to maximize shade inside the living space while maintaining maximum open position to allow natural lighting.
in case of low air quality, noise or low outside temperature the facade unit will automatically close the window to maintain quality of the environment inside the living space
manual mode:
the facade can take manual input from the user to open and close with a percentage (to account for individual user preference)
Brain
An Arduino UNO board will be used take inputs and generate actions
Power Management
since the project typically would not be mobile and will be fixed to the outside wall of a building with in a grid formation i propose that the project will run on a 12 v power adapter to account for the power drawn by the motors required to run it
5- Create a cardboard prototype of your project, demonstrating the project face as well as internal movements and mechanisms. Include a demo video and photos of the prototype.
5- Create a cardboard prototype of your project, demonstrating the project face as well as internal movements and mechanisms. Include a demo video and photos of the prototype.
COMPLETE PROJECT COMPONENTS
show the shade in the 100% closed position
the facade in 100% open position
status monitor and manual control
shade style to allow for elastic movement and dynamic spacing between shade units
(will be attached with subber bands or 3d printed with dynamic support to allow for a easy elastic movement)
initial idea for the movement mechanism
IR sensors located on the arm of the shade (one IR sensor for each arm to allow for independent movement)
location of the environment sensors on the face of the shade frame
6- Categorize your project’s User Features into: Minimum, Complete, and Nice-to-have features. List the required action and input components per feature.
6- Categorize your project’s User Features into: Minimum, Complete, and Nice-to-have features. List the required action and input components per feature.
Minimum Features: are the least amount of features that would demonstrate the coverage of all the technical modules and their complete integration
Complete Features: are the set of features that will complete your original project objective and vision
Nice-to-have Features: are the extra set of features that will make the project cooler, yet they need extra time, effort, and/or resources to finish
Minimum User Features
basic mode: the module opens and closes it's shade according to the amount of direct sunlight it senses.
Action: stepper motor-servo motor
Sensing: LDR sensor
User Input: None
basic mode: the module can close completely or open completely according to the manual command
Action: stepper motor
Sensing:none
User Input: button
Complete User Features
the module would recognize the quality of air outside - outside temp - noise level and based on that it would open or close the window
Action: stepper motor - servo motor
Sensing: air quality sensor - microphone - temperature sensor
User Input: none
based on a manual input from the user the module would open and close with a percentage that the user chooses
Action: servo - stepper
Sensing: none
User Input: potentiometer
Nice-to-have User Features
the module woudl close all the way when it recognises movement (a bird ) on the shade for 30 seconds and then returns back to the assigned position by the basic function (prevent bird nesting)
Action: stepper motor - servo motor
Sensing: ultrasonic sensor
User Input: none
the module would present all it's data on a screen including (outside temp- close open percentage )
Action: LCD screen
Sensing: all the previous sensors
User Input: potentiometer
7- What are the project tasks and its time-frame?
7- What are the project tasks and its time-frame?
Task
Sub-Tasks
From:
To:
figuring out the stepper motor
4 march
11 march
fusion design process
4 march
14 march
coding and testing
10 march
17 march
8- What are the required electronic components and materials for the project?
8- What are the required electronic components and materials for the project?
Component/Material
Amount
Link
Nema 17 stepper motor
2
https://ram-e-shop.com/product/stepper-motor-nema-17-17hs4401/
Servo Motor Standard (180) 3.2 kg.cm Plastic Gears (FS5103B)
1
https://ram-e-shop.com/product/servo-fs5103b/
4pin Photoresistor, LDR Module – Optical Sensitive Resistance Light Detection Sensor Module
2
https://ram-e-shop.com/product/kit-ky018-ldr/
Temperature & Humidity Sensor (DHT11) Module "KY-015"
1
https://ram-e-shop.com/product/kit-ky015-temp-hum/
Lead Screw T8 for CNC & 3D Printer Size 8x400mm + Nut
2
https://ram-e-shop.com/product/ls-802-400mm/
on/off switch
1
Precision Round Rail Linear Guide 8mm L 1000mm "Without Bearing"
1
https://ram-e-shop.com/product/lg-sfc8-1000mm/
Linear Bearing 16mm – LM16UU
4
https://ram-e-shop.com/product/linear-bearing-16mm-lm16uu/
Lead Screw T8 Extra Nut 8mm
2
https://ram-e-shop.com/product/ls-t8-nut/
FL08 Lead Screw End Support Pillow Bearing 8mm for CNC and 3D Printer
2
https://ram-e-shop.com/product/ls-fl08-su08/
Flexible Coupling L25xD19mm , Inner 5x8mm
2
https://ram-e-shop.com/product/flexible-coupling-l25xd19mm-inner-5x8mm/
Press 2pin – Push button (6x6x6 mm Tack Switch Standard type)
4
https://ram-e-shop.com/product/press2pin-short/
arduino nano
1
https://ram-e-shop.com/product/arduino-board-arduino-nano/
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