Followed the finalized implementation plan to sort out the basic components we need. For example, in order to construct the table, we decided to purchase 12 pieces 600mm Aluminum Extrusion European Standard Anodized Linear Rail from Amazon. This rails will serve as the basic frame of our system. Apart from the rails, we together decided to purchase 3 NEMA17 motors, 2 stepper motor driver, long belts, and rail set that magnetic platform movement in x,y,z directions.
At the same time, I work together with teammates to look into the detailed design layout of our system. Because our system contains a lot of components, we need detailed layout design, especially for the charging pads. Because each charging pad is responsible for 1/4 section of the table, we will have wires connected to them from the four corners of the table. In this way, the charging pads will not affect each others’ motion and their wires will not twist with each other. We also did some research regarding how to place our Jetson Nano as well as wires that control the gantry system, making sure the wires will not affect our detection and motion system. Test and research on the camera will be further tested in the future.
Overall, my progress in on schedule. We confirmed a lot of quantitative details regarding our mechanical, electrical and software design this week. Next week we will first double check our component list with Nathan, our TA, and submit first round of components by Wednesday. We have a detailed list with components name and corresponding links. I believe each of us work well and collaborate well.
Next week, we will begin to gather components. Apart from the components we will purchase, some other components can be directly obtained from ECE department such as the Nvidia Jetson nano, camera, etc. We are still looking into the camera type we want. At the same time, the wires, LEDs, transparent acrylic board can be directly find in Techspark. We will begin some basic testing after some important components arrive as soon as possible.