Personal Accomplishments
- Finalized all the wiring for the 6 solenoid valves and added extra clamping to stabilize system and expand it out
- Adjusted web app to look nicer with custom css seen here: https://github.com/aakinci32/barbelt/blob/82f2b717e92d8edd038024e3ad7b8b6a2806b690/BarBelt/templates/products.html#L8
- Tested the dispensing system using different requests through the ingredients page, products, page, and recommendations system using voice
- Valve selection was 100 percent accurate and we testing up to 50 different drinks to ensure correct valves opened
- Helped design final layout for dispensing platform which my teammate Arda finalized and build through his wood shop class shown below
Learning
Through this experience I learned a lot of hardware in terms of building a robotic arm using Arduino, specifically building and adjusting motors in the arms to gauge physical movement capabilities. I also learned electromagnetic principles in how to operate the stirring of the pill using a magnet and controlling its torque. I also learned how to work with the Arduino IDE altogether including managing multiple ports and interacting with the serial monitor. I also learned how to write Arduino checkpoints and agreements which we used for integration between our various parts. Finally, I learned how to use many of the wood shop tools including a drill hole, table saw, etc. Many of these learning new skills took much time through online videos, consulting my peers, TAs , and professors, but ultimately I learned it the most through experience and everyday putting in the effort to gain and be sufficient in the skills required.
Next Week
- Prepare our final presentation along with planning set up and live demo
Schedule: On time