1. Team #: 4 Jordan Acevedo Phosay Bouapha Corey Preuss Ben Reider
Lee Strauss
BSEE

2. Team #4: Expertise & Experience
Jordan Acevedo
Phosay Bouapha
Corey Preuss
Ben Reider
Lee Strauss
Expertise: Digital: PLD/FPGA VHDL, Soldering, Troubleshooting
Experience: 2 Year Internship at Rockwell Automation
Expertise: Analog: Amplifier, Filter Design
Experience: None
Expertise: Hardware, Software Validation, Mathematics Minor
Experience: 3 Internship Terms at GE Healthcare
Expertise: Power Supplies & Systems, Soldering, Business Minor
Experience: 2 Co-Ops at Kohler Corp.

3. Team #4: Contact Info
Jordan Acevedo
Phosay Bouapha
Corey Preuss
Ben Reider
Phone 1: (414)
Phone 1: (608)
Phone 1: (414)
Phone 1: (920)

4. Team #4: Weekly Availability Worksheet
Jordan Acevedo
Phosay Bouapha
Corey Preuss
Ben Reider
Lee Strauss
Time 1: All Day Friday Time 2: Sat. Mornings
Time 3: Monday Mornings
Time 1: Any Time
Time 1: Monday Night Time 2: Any Day Except Wed. (work schedule permitting)
Time 1: All Day Friday Time 2: All Day Sat.
Time 3: All Day Thurs.

5. Team #4: Weekly Project Meeting Plan
Weekly Meeting 1: EMS, Wed. 5:30-6:30 PM
All Group Members to Attend
Weekly Meeting 2: EMS, Wed. 5:30-6:30 PM
Weekly Meeting 3: EMS, Wed. 5:30-6:30 PM
Weekly Meeting 4: EMS, Wed. 5:30-6:30 PM
Weekly Meeting 5: EMS, Wed. 5:30-6:30 PM
Weekly Meeting 6: EMS, Wed. 5:30-6:30 PM

6. Team #4: Total Resources
100 Manhours
$150 budget

7. Team #4: Decision Making
All decisions for our group will be made by a majority vote. If teams cannot make effective decisions according to their agreed upon guideline, they may appeal to their Lab Assistant and upwards to the Professor/Lecturer. The Professor/Lecturer has the final call on any decision

8. Project 1: Auto Adjustable Monitor
According to the users sign in name and an adjustable setting for each profile, when the user logs in the height of the screen will adjust to the correct ergonomic height.
Performance: Ergonomic, Convenience
This project is a good fit because it is feasible for everyday use.

9. Block Diagram for Auto Adjustable Monitor
Power Supply
Motor Controller
Motor
Actuator
Input Profile

10. Auto Adjustable Monitor
Block Diagram for Auto Adjustable Monitor
Power Supply
Motor Controller
Motor
Actuator
Input Profile
Description:
The height of the computer monitor will change with a user input. This input can either be done manually or be a programmed setting in a computer.
This product will improve the comfort of the user since the ergonomics of the workstation will improve.

11. Project 2: Card Counting Device
Two buttons that trigger a count of + or – 1 for each card that is dealt in a game of Blackjack. A net sum is recorded which can be provided to the user at any given time to give a favorable mathematical edge.
Performance: Consumer Profit
This project is a good fit because a member of our group is a specialist in the area.

12. Block Diagram for Card Counter
Button 1
Button 2
Calculator
Output (Screen, Vibration)
Battery Power Supply

13. Card Counting Device Block Diagram for Card Counter Button 1 Button 2
Calculator
Output (Screen, Vibration)
Battery Power Supply
Description:
The card counter will be a home teaching device that will teach a user card counting techniques that can be applied in a casino.
The user will hit buttons to count the cards and practice making appropriate bets depending on the results.
While a card counting device in a casino is illegal, it is not illegal to teach the practice.

14. Project 3: Light Motion Sensor
When a motion sensor is tripped the lights in the home and garage will be activated to a varying brightness depending on the time of day and outside sunlight.
Performance: Energy Conservation, Convenience, Safety
This project is a good fit because it is feasible, many blocks, and it is affordable to produce on our budget.

15. Block Diagram for Light Motion Sensor
On/Off Switch
State Machine
Lights
Remote
Photo Sensor

16. Light Motion Sensor Block Diagram for Light Motion Sensor
On/Off Switch
State Machine
Lights
Remote
Photo Sensor
Description:
When a motion sensor is tripped the lights in the home and garage will be activated to a varying brightness depending on the time of day and outside sunlight.
The product will help conserve energy by restricting light usage throughout the day, be convenient, and provide extra lighting at night for safety while walking between the grage and the user’s home.

17. Selection Matrix
Each team member scores each attribute 0-100, then scores are averaged and entered into spreadsheet
Block Diagram Supports min of one reasonable design block per team member
Blocks in diagram support min of 10 components per team member. No single component blocks
Project is unique, has not been a previous capstone project (ask)
Blocks in diagram are a good match for team technical and prototyping skills
Project does not require special tools or parts that may be difficult or long lead time to obtain
Project has external funding and/or resources
Project can be completed within 1 semester time limit
Project can be easily prototyped, integrated and demonstrated
Totals
Weighting
15% 5%
20%
10%
100%
Auto Adjustable Monitor 90
100 70 60 75
13.5
4.5 5 18
10.5 12 10
7.5 81
Card Counting Device 9 3 15 85
Light Motion Sensor 80
3.75 4
85.25
Remote Controlled Car 8 91

18. Proposed Product Summary
Selected Product
Remote Controlled Car
Entertainment
Details
Miniature toy replica of a car, controlled remotely.
Primary use of product is for entertainment.
With proximity sensors, user is less likely to break product by running it into a wall.
The car will include a web cam for remote viewing, also with the proximity sensors will include damage protection.
Yes there are similar products, but not identical due to fact of added damage protection and remote viewing.
Major industry family the product belongs to is consumer toys.

19. Project Selection Overall Selection Process
The remote controlled car project provided more challenges and involved more complex aspects than the other projects.
Major risks involve making sure all of our components work together well. Because our product contains moving parts, it is important that they work according to our specifications because safety concerns.
Our other projects were rejected because they did not have enough blocks in the diagrams to satisfy our electronic requirements.
This project was unanimously supported by all five members of our group.

20. System Level Requirements Slides
Performance Requirements
Remote controlled (frequency band)
Forward and Reverse, left and right steering, power
Proximity sensors
Detection of distance from nearby objects and emergency power shut off if car gets too close
Operating camera
Web cam attached to front of car for optional viewing on a user’s computer screen
Light sensor
Lights attached to the car will be adjustable (on/off) according to the light needed.

21. System Level Requirements Slides
Standard Requirements Units Specified
100 Total Parts
30 Unique Parts
$60 (Parts+Mfg=Product Cost)
$150 (Parts+Mfg=Product Cost)
4 yrs
6 months
Repair
Max Parts Count
Max Unique Parts Count
Parts/Mat $ Allocation
Asm/Test $ Allocation
Product Life, Reliability
Full Warranty Period
Service Strategy

22. System Level Requirements Slides
Standard Requirements Units Specified
Min Oper Temp Range
Min Oper Humidity Range
Min Oper Alt or Press Range
Min Storage Temp Range
Min Storage Humidity Range
Min Storage Alt or Press Range
Max Storage Duration
Power
0-60 Co
20-95% non-condensing
Meters
10-65Co
0-90% non-condensing
1 year

23. System Level Requirements Slides
Standard Requirements Units Specified
Estimated Annual Income
Min List Price
Max Product Material Cost
Max Product Mfg Cost
Estimated Annual Contribution
Operating Voltage Range
$10000
500
$80
$30 $
12V to 48V

24. Power Distribution Block
12-48V Input to
5V Out
12-48V Input to
12V Out
12-48V Input to
-12V Out
DC-DC Converter
Battery
12-48V
DC-DC Converter
DC-DC Converter
PWM
60Hz
Input 5V
Out 5V
Motor Controller
5V Input
12-48V Out
Power Distribution Block
RF Signal
Motor
Proximity Sensor
Light Sensor
Light

25. Min Block Diagram Description
Block Name
Owner
Brief Description
Of Block Function
Power
Interfaces
Digital
Analog 1
Power Supply
Ben R.
Converts Battery 12-48VDC Power to 5 VDC
In: DC12-48V
Out: 5 VDC
None 2
Converts Battery 12-48VDC Power to 12 VDC
Out: 12 VDC 3
Phosay
Converts Battery 12-48VDC Power to -12 VDC
Out: -12VDC 4
RFReciever to PWM Controller
Jordan
Receives the RF signal controls the PWM signal to relate to the speed and direction desired by the user.
In: 5VDC
Out: 5VDC
Transfer Signal 5
Light Sensor / Lights
Lee
Adjusts on or off depending on available light
In:5VDC
Out:5VDC
On/Off 6
Proximity Sensor
Corey P.
Senses distance from nearby objects
In:12VDC
Out:12VDC 7
Camera/Computer
First person view from car
Viewing screen 8
Fused Distribution Block
Distributes the 5, 12, and -12 VDC Power
In: 5, 12, -12VDC
Out: 5, 12, -12VDC

26. Ethics Considerations
Since this is an entertainment product, the group did not see much room for conflicts of interest, bribery, and kickbacks. Safety can be an issue though; since children could play with the car, we’d have to make sure that the moveable parts are safe. Also, while driving the car, someone could be hit, and it could hurt someone’s foot or leg.
Legally, our remote controlled car could have problems if it is not differentiated enough from other cars in the market. Since remote controlled cars have been being manufactured for years, the idea is probably in the public domain.
Environmentally, the group doesn’t see any major considerations that must be made. We could try to find a more efficient power source, since batteries must be thrown away or recharged. Also, we could use more environmentally friendly solder and materials to minimize the effects of lead and other hazardous materials found in many components.

27. Ethics/Societal Considerations
Since this is an entertainment product, the group did not see much room for conflicts of interest, bribery, and kickbacks. Safety can be an issue though; since children could play with the car, we’d have to make sure that the moveable parts are safe. To mitigate this we would have to assign an appropriate age group for operation of this product as well as cautionary reminders to prevent misuse or abuse of the product.
Also, while driving the car, someone could be hit, and it could potentially cause minor or serious injury. Since we are working with moving parts, we will need to make sure that the rated velocities are low enough to prevent serious injury and that the power never exceeds the rate we calculated for our specifications. One of the ways to mitigate this would be to apply emergency power shutoff in cases of engineering related failures.

28. Block Signals: Summary Table

29. Applicable Patents Title: Radio control car
Document Type and Number: United States Patent
There is no work around with this patent, royalties will be determined.
Title: Recreational electric vehicle
Document Type and Number: United States Patent :
This patent involves an indoor or outdoor vehicle for one or two people with a space for personal goods.. REV is driven using a joystick and is able to turn on the spot. Our design will not use a joystick that can control the vehicle in a 360 degree manner, but only in forward and reverse. Also our vehicle will not be primarily used for people to ride
Title: Children's ride-on vehicle
Document Type and Number: United States Patent: D393888
This is the actual patent for a power wheels vehicle that we will be using, therefore we must pay royalties.