Roles in Hardware Realization Group C: Joel Simoneau, James Martin, Heath Ellison, Shawnn Truesdale, Tommie Kennedy

Hardware Search and Optimization James Martin

Search for Hardware Scrap yards Machine shops Catalogs Manual Mill and Lathe CNC Mill and Lathe

Gyrobot Optimization Weight distribution of arm Frictionless shaft High Torque motor PID controllable (especially for balance)

Machining OD Turning

Machining ID Grooving

Group Leading and Organization Joel Simoneau

Major Contributions Equipment setup and testing Organization: Hardware and Software groups Goal-setting: for ordering and assembling parts Progress updates: in attempts to keep in stride with goals, TA communication.

Part Ordering and Machining Heath Ellison

Parts Ordering 24 VDC Brush Motor – Pittman Shaft Encoder – E3 type – US Digital, Inc. Shaft and Bearings – Dayton Mandrel

Cost Analysis of Ordered Parts Total Cost – Approximately $270 Sponsored 100% by Milliken and Company Pittman Motor – Approximately $160 US Digital Encoder – Approximately $65 Dayton Mandrel – Approximately $45

Aluminum Link

Part Analysis and Performance Shawn Truesdale

SHAFT AND BEARINGS Measurements Effectiveness Complete rotation Easily assembled Provider

Motor Model 24 V DC Pittman Motor/Encoder Spins the flywheel Connected to the Swing Arm Provider

Encoders US Digital Encoder Gives the angle of the shaft/link Mounted at the end of the shaft Connected to Breakout Board Pittman Encoder Gives the angle of the flywheel Mounted on the Motor Connected to Breakout Board

Gyrobot Construction: Wiring, and Testing Tommie Kennedy

Encoder Wiring Locating and Preparing Plugs Connections of The Encoders Ref B connected to #3 Pin of Plug +5V Connected to #4 Pin of Plug Ref A Connected to #5 Pin of Plug GND connected to #1 Pin of Plug

Encoder Wiring Choice of Wire Connections Wire Protection Supplied Connectors for Encoders

Brief Testing Simu-Link Program Graphical Output MATLAB CRASH!!!

Questions?