Wireless Door Opener Jon Kay Garet Scranton Jason Hall Colorado State University Senior Design Faculty Advisor: Olivera Notaros
Group Members Jon Kay Garet Scranton Jason Hall
Analysis of Prior Research Justin Project – Design-Radio Waves – Research – Problems/Future Work System on campus – Garage door openers – Long range – Batteries
Goals Automated System to Open Door – Mobile System for Multiple Doors – Eliminating Current System Problems Incorporate into Lory Student Center – Distribute Prototype Units for Feedback Create Business Plan and Market Device
Individual Assignments Jon Kay – Project Manager – Receiving Donations – Research Jason Hall – Website – Slot Antenna – Accelerometer Garet Scranton – Design of External Circuitry – Automation Oscillator – Additional Transmitter and Receiver Work
Current Work Working with Pat Johnson – Learning Current System – Acquiring the Donated Receivers and Transmitters 300MHz433MHz Door Opening Mechanism
Current Work Automation – Pulsing Signal
Current Work Range Testing and lowering – Slot antenna – Skin depth – Antenna techniques
Current Work Research, Planning for Advanced Functionality – Accelerometer – Directivity – Motion Sensing
Application/Impact Phase System into Colorado State University Work with Business Student for Business Plan
Budget/Donations Spent 1 st Semester (about $40) Plans for 2 nd Semester (remaining 360$) Donations Received – 11 Receivers – 6 Transmitters – Door Opening Unit
Plans for Next Semester Complete Testing – Range – Directivity Prototype Design Integration into Student Center Receiving Feedback and Update of Design Maintain project and leave plans for future teams
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