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Mechanical Design & Manufacturing
Mechanical Design & Manufacturing
Design and manufacture structures and mechatronics systems within design constraints to complete various task orientated challenges. These systems include a water gun, a ball launcher utilizing gear and spring mechanisms, and a servo motor-driven camera turret.
Electrical Circuit and Module Assembly
Electrical Circuit and Module Assembly
For better cable management and modularity of the embedded and electronic components responsible for actuating the delivery systems of AquamaRum, the team designed a prototype PCB (printed circuit board) module to help with this task. The aforementioned PCB module was envisioned using the program of KiCAD to accurately model its inner circuitry and 3D design. The main purpose of the PCB module is to serve as a disconnection point for the power and digital wires that are necessary for the delivery systems. The module achieves its purpose via a set of Arduino controlled relay switching modules which turn on and off the power to be used as well as serving as protection devices for the components. Additionally, the module incorporates a slew of digital pins on either side of its board, which allow for the Arduino microcontroller to connect to other essential electronic devices.
Microcontroller Programming
Microcontroller Programming
The foundation behind the embedded systems that actuate AquamaRum's delivery systems lie in their ability to be programmed and controlled via an Arduino Microcontroller. All the electronic components are interfaced and autonomously initiated via the controller's C-language based programs that can be understood and modified on the fly by all qualified members. The interconnectivity between the embedded systems and the main computer in the ASV allow for sensors and the live camera feed to trigger different types of actions that are crucial for optimal performance. The simplicity and ease of understanding of the system's physical and digital elements allow for modularity and a hands-off operation.
What we use
What we use
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