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DOODLE DRIVE Presenter: Alex Curtis Team 6 Environmental Impact TCSP
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PROJECT OVERVIEW Android application as controller Robot vehicle with microcontroller Path will be drawn in Android application and the vehicle will follow that path Outdoor mode with GPS, Google Maps, Compass Indoor mode with tilt control
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ENVIRONMENTAL LIFECYCLE IMPACT ANALYSIS MANUFACTURE Printed Circuit Board Components Batteries NORMAL USE Maximize lifetime Energy consumption DISPOSAL/RECYCLING Recycling of possible components (batteries, robot, electronics) Proper disposal if recycling not possible
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MANUFACTURE Printed Circuit Board Choose manufacturer and specifications correctly RoHS (restriction of hazardous substances) compliant solder finish Lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls, and polybrominated diphenylether Advanced Circuits uses tin copper alloy as solder finish, another common example is Electroless Nickel/Immersion Gold (ENIG) Minimize area of PCB Components RoHS compliant Batteries Device only compliant with Nickel Metal Hydride Environmentally friendly, don’t use toxic chemicals of alternatives (e.g. Cadmium)
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NORMAL USE Maximize product lifetime – user awareness Batteries Store in cool, dry, place If not used for months at a time, recharge periodically Charge cycles variable, 400-1000 times, depends on use (don’t overcharge) Energy Consumption NiMH high self discharge rate (1-4% daily) ~500mA at 5V, ~100mA at 3.3V, ~1500mA at 7V (P = 2.5+0.33+10.5= 13.33W) Battery pack 2800mAh capacity Under ideal conditions can run for 1.75hr
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DISPOSAL & RECYCLING Batteries Nickel Metal-Hydride (NiMH) Should be recycled in proper repository If recycling unavailable, don’t dispose of 10+ at once (Buchmann) Physical Robot Recycle plastic chassis Rubber wheels (if possible) Electronic Components Electronic recycling center
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