Roles in Hardware Realization
Group C: Joel Simoneau, James Martin, Heath Ellison, Shawnn Truesdale,
Tommie Kennedy
Gyrobot Optimization
Weight distribution of arm
Frictionless shaft
High Torque motor
PID controllable (especially for balance)
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.
Parts Ordering
24 VDC Brush Motor – Pittman www.pittmannet.com
Shaft Encoder – E3 type – US Digital, Inc. www.usdigital.com
Shaft and Bearings – Dayton Mandrel www.grainger.com
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
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
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
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