1. Iowa State Science Center
Client:
Iowa State (Thorland-Oster, Vicky)
Advisors:
Dr. Jacobson, Douglas W
Team:
Moran, Alex S
Kang, June K
You, Seung H

2. Problem Statement

3. Concept Sketch

4. System block diagram

5. System description

6. Operating environment
All equipment shall be capable of operating without degradation between 10⁰C and 52⁰C
All equipment shall be capable of operating without degradation over a humidity range of 0-60% (standard indoor humidity)
All equipment shall be capable of operating without degradation by means of a standard wall outlet.
All equipment that does not require 120VAC shall be capable of operating with limited risk (cost) involved.
All equipment shall be encased in such a way as to minimize risk of breaking by human interaction.
All equipment shall be protected and wired so that no electric shock risk is present.

7. Functional requirements
The Sonar Array shall be capable of detecting objects from four different stationary points.
The Sonar Array shall be capable of detecting objects between 3 and 21 feet from the sensor.
The Sonar sensors shall be capable of being interpreted by an analog to digital converter.
The heat sensor shall be capable of operating between 0 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Heat sensor shall be capable of being interpreted by an analog to digital converter.
Recognition distance shall be operational between 0 and 2 meters.
The RFID shall be capable of recognizing no less than 100 different signals.
The RFID shall be capable of transmitting information via an Ethernet connection to the main computer.
The RFID shall be capable of connection with the computer via RS-232 for RFID software updates.

8. Functional Requirements (Continued)
The RFID shall be capable of writing tags at a distance of at least 6 inches.
The LED display shall be capable of transitioning between different intensity values.
The LED intensities will be individually dependant on the inputs from the chosen input signal.
The LED display shall have independent control for each light bar.
The monitor shall be able to output RFID identification
The monitor shall be capable of displaying the current thermistor heat value.
The monitor shall be capable of displaying the Bluetooth information
The monitor shall be capable of being read in ambient light.
The Controller shall be capable of switching between at least 3 different devices.

9. Non-functional requirements
The ISSC shall contain 4 sonar sensors.
The Sonar sensor shall be capable of operation between 3.5 and 5.5 Volts
The ISSC shall contain 2 heat sensors.
The heat sensor shall be capable of outputting between 0 and 5 volts.
The ISSC shall contain 1 RFID reader.
The RFID reader shall operate at a range of 860 MHz to 906 MHz
The RFID shall utilize a built in antenna.
The RFID shall operate off of a 120V power supply
The ISSC shall contain 5 different LED color bars.
The ISSC LEDs shall not be degraded by operation at maximum radiance.
The ISSC LEDs shall operate off of a 12 volt power supply.
The monitor shall be viewable from any point in the room
The monitor shall be color
The monitor shall be able to output RFID identification
The monitor shall be capable of displaying the current thermistor heat value.
The monitor shall be capable of displaying the Bluetooth information
The ISSC shall include a Bluetooth antenna.
The controller will be encased in such a way as to protect from damage.

10. Project schedule

11. Deliverables:
Project Evaluation
User Manual
Scripts
Test Results

12. Test Procedures

13. Users manual

14. Cost Analysis Item Description Part Part # Cost Per Unit Total Units
Total Cost
LED Driver
STC2 ND
($5.07) 8
($40.56)
Therm. Driver
INA330 ND
($3.83) 2
($7.66)
Sonar
Maxbotix LV-EZ1
SEN-00639
($24.95) 4
($99.80)
LED (RED)
N/A
($10.45) 3
($31.35)
LED (Blue)
($14.99)
($29.98)
LED (White)
($19.99)
($39.98)
LED (Green)
($15.99)
($31.98)
LED (Amber)
LED Total
($71.87)
$12.00
($164.64)
DAC
NI USB-6008 $0 1
$0.00
Thermistor
(Unknown)
TOTAL 41
($312.66)
Difference
($162.66)
Item
Website
LED
Unknown - Product donated by Ahern Heating and Plumbing
Thermistor Driver

15. Effort Budgeted (In Hours)
Hours Analysis
Task
Effort Budgeted (In Hours)
Actual (In Hours)
Cost Budget
Actual Cost
Cost Difference
Total Hours Desired
270
340
$3,240.00
$4,080.00
($840.00)
Software Development
120
$1,440.00
$0.00
Hardware Development 45
114
$540.00
$1,368.00
($828.00)
Testing 70 66
$840.00
$792.00
$48.00
Documentation 35 40
$420.00
$480.00
($60.00)
Totals
Team Member:
Alex Moran 90 78
$936.00 18
$216.00 29
$348.00 24
$288.00
Total Hours
149
$1,788.00
June Koo Kang 22
$264.00 48
$576.00 7
$84.00 95
$1,140.00
Seung Han You 20
$240.00 19
$228.00 9
$108.00 96
$1,152.00

16. Issues Timing limitation with DAQ.
Several Solutions have been attempted, No practical solutions with available hardware given functional requirments
Still waiting for dedicated computer.
PCB has not arrived in time.

17. Changes Made to the Program
PWM – Linear to discrete Stages
Reason: Limitations of the DAQ-6008
Sound-LED interaction
Reason: Timing issues between DAQ and sound acquisition.
Sound Output
Reason: Computer limitations. Software exists, however drivers were unable to install due to internet problems with the current computer (untested).

18. Hardware specification 1) ni usb-6008 oem
GND
AI0
AI4
AI1
AI5
GND AI2
AL6
AI3
AI7
AO0
AO1
Sonar 1
Sonar 2
Sonar 3
Sonar 4
Heat 1
Heat 2 +5
+2.5V
PFIO
P1.3
P1.2
P1.1 P1.0
P0.7
P0.6
P0.5
P0.4
P0.3
P0.2
P0.1
P0.0
LED DRIVER 1

19. 2) sonar

20. 3) Thermistor & INA330

21. 4) Rfid

22. 5) LED driver

23. software specification
LabView VI hierarchy shows the software hierarchy for the system.

24. 1) Graphic user interface
The GUI displays the controls for device selection, Manual light control, RFID recognition, Sonar control, Thermistor control, Sound pressure information, and information push buttons with description bar.

25. 2) control
The Control within the GUI selects how the system will be operating.

26. 3) DaC analog signal acquisition
SIGNAL ADDITION
DAC PWM VALUE

27. 4) SOUND CONTROL
The sound input has a different functionality than the other inputs.
OBTAINING A SOUND SAMPLE

28. 5) MANUAL CONTROL
Allows the user to customize the rooms color scheme to their desired preferences.

29. 6) PWM GENERATION
Although the functionality of the PWM changes between the sound input, manual control and the DAC inputs, the logic is identical for all instances.

30. 7) RFID CONTROL

31. PCB Schematic (LED Driver)

32. PCB Schematic (INA330)

33. PCB Layout

34. Testing Sonar Sensors Led Light Bars LED Driver Thermistor DAQ-6008
Range and functionality are verified. Noise levels are determined for different ranges of each sensor
High Noise: Continuous changes in voltage read
Medium Noise: Takes some time to find distance
Low Noise: Distance is found quickly, with little to no signal distortion.
Led Light Bars
Current and functionality has been verified for each unit. All LED light bars will be operating at 12.5 volts, driving roughly 2.5 to 3 amperes of current when on. Average power is dependant on the duty cycle.
LED Driver
The Driver has been tested using a signal generator for functionality. 5 different test points were chosen, and it was verified that noticeable light control occurred.
Testing is still in progress for integration. Lights are blinking (computer limitations).
Thermistor
Resistivity, and functionality has been verified for both thermistors. Temperatures were checked and verified between the two devices in different ambient temperatures, and with applied heat.
DAQ-6008
Input functionality has been verified. Resolving output capability.
Sound
Sound input capability has been verified. Sound output is in progress for the RFID. A redesign is necessary for the functionality of the sound to light functionality.

35. CONCLUSION
While this project was set out to originally be a smaller scope than other projects (due to the small group size), there were definitely some challenges which needed to be overcome in order to successfully complete the Iowa State Science Center, including the need to completely learn several programs from the ground up, with no prior experience.
Despite some small bugs within the system, our group believes that the project was, overall, successful. The only implementation which was not included is expected to be included with the next senior design team, and should be ready for demo by its intended date at Veisha.
This project has been good experience for the future workforce. The information applied in developing the system, from the technical aspects, to the documentation, even the teamwork, will be beneficial in all of our future jobs, no matter where they may be.

36. Questions?