CS-EE 481 Spring February, 2006 University of Portland School of Engineering Project Molalla Microprocessor-based Charge Controller Team Andrew Melton John Turner Antoinette Realica Advisor Dr. Lu Industry Representative Mr. Andrew Hui Intel Corp.
CS-EE 481 Spring February, 2006 University of Portland School of Engineering Overview Introduction Scorecard Additional Accomplishments Plans Issues/Concerns Conclusions
CS-EE 481 Spring February, 2006 University of Portland School of Engineering Introduction Build a microprocessor-based charge controller –Select between pre-existing charging source and solar-powered charging source Molalla Product
CS-EE 481 Spring February, 2006 University of Portland School of Engineering Introduction
CS-EE 481 Spring February, 2006 University of Portland School of Engineering Introduction Implemented in hybrid vehicles –Environmentally-friendly Flexibility in vehicle power source selection –Present and future technologies Photo taken from:
CS-EE 481 Spring February, 2006 University of Portland School of Engineering Scorecard Complete PIC program 0.9 [done] Finish acquiring parts [continuing] Complete TOP [done] Begin construction of PC board [done]
CS-EE 481 Spring February, 2006 University of Portland School of Engineering
CS-EE 481 Spring February, 2006 University of Portland School of Engineering Additional Accomplishments Updated website
CS-EE 481 Spring February, 2006 University of Portland School of Engineering Milestones NumberDescriptionOriginal 10/28/05 Previous 01/26/06 Present 02/27/06 1Product Approval10/07/05 10/05/05 2Plan Approval11/11/05 3Design Release12/09/05 4Boost Converter Built (added 12/08) N/A12/15/05 5Parts Received01/27/0602/10/0603/24/06 6TOP’s Approval02/24/06 7PIC Program /03/06 8Prototype Release04/07/06 9Founder’s Day04/11/06 10Final Report04/13/06
CS-EE 481 Spring February, 2006 University of Portland School of Engineering Plans Complete PIC Program 0.95 Test Boost Converter on PCB Test Boost Converter using batteries Test Relays
CS-EE 481 Spring February, 2006 University of Portland School of Engineering Concerns/Issues Staying on schedule and within budget Fine tuning and debugging boost converter Physical layout of boost converter
CS-EE 481 Spring February, 2006 University of Portland School of Engineering Conclusions Making Progress Main concern: –Staying on schedule
CS-EE 481 Spring February, 2006 University of Portland School of Engineering Questions ?
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