ECOR1044 group project

Mechatronics: Group Project Report ECOR1044: Section A Submitted on: 12/06/2022 2. Table 1: List of initial “best” product ideas chosen

Idea: Ben Khadija Sarah Idea 1: Idea 1: One of the ideas for this project was a cereal dispenser. This device would take a bowl to one of three different cereals and fill the bowl with the desired amount of cereal. After this the bowl would move along the track to the milk station where the user would be prompted with their choice of milk, oat milk or almond milk, regular milk is unfortunately not an option due to the lack of refrigeration. Idea 1: Raspberry pi Internet speed monitor This project is designed to utilize a python script written to interact with a program to monitor your internet connection called speedtest CLI, after it has collected the data it will proceed to save the data and upload it to an appointed google drive. Speedtest CLI works by using speedtest.net which will collect your ping, download speed, and upload speed. Idea 1: Pressure Sensor timer for Skiers The project has two push buttons that start and stop a timer. These pressure sensors are placed at the beginning and end of a cross-country ski trail. Hence, when the skier crosses the first pressure sensor it starts a timer. Then, when the skier passes the pressure sensor at the end of the trail it stops the timer and displaces it on a LCD screen. Idea 2: Redesign of the Roomba vacuum. This new “Roomba” would attempt to contend with the original by performing the same tasks while being less expensive. DNS server: This project utilizes an open source software called BIND to set up a DNS. The DNS will help you find your way around networks online through IP addresses. Idea 2: Snowmobile Trail Trackers The project uses a camera to scan a tag on a snowmobile found throughout the trails. This allows the program to keep track of the location of the snowmobile. The posts that hold the scanner also have LED lights to ensure security on the trails. Idea 3: Toy Jedi robot. This toy would drive around autonomously while playing the Meeting indicator screen This project mainly utilizes software but Idea 3: Pressure sensor shoe rack. The project uses a pressure sensor in

iconic “Duel of Fates” and swinging a LightSaber around. This would be targeted to the Star Wars and Kid demographics. still uses some components like raspberry pi and an LCD screen to flash red when it detects a meeting in your calendar, and flashes green after the time has passed. order to let an individual know if their shoes have been stolen. When there is a loss of pressure it would send a notification to a device which notifies the owner of the shoe. The projects found in table 1 were chosen after much debate. A pros and cons list was used to decide which projects are the “best”. 3. The process that was used to select the best idea/design for each team member was looking at how detailed the idea was. This means the more the thought that went into the design the more likely it was to be chosen. This was not the only metric used, practicality is also very important when choosing a design. The more practical the application the easier it will be to market to future customers. Another factor that played a role in picking the project was the interest of the group in the project. The group leaned to a project that is interesting and unique to create. Table 2: Pros and Cons Group Member Name: Idea: Pros: Cons: Ben Cereal Dispenser - Fun to build and design - Very useful - Health Care implementation for the physically disabled - Gives a very futuristic aesthetic - Time Consuming, lots of components to implement - Cross contamination between cereals and milks, could negatively affect those with certain allergies - Waterproofing some of the components would be complicated

Sarah Skier Timer - Helps athletes and recreational skiers keep track of their times. - Helps athletes and recreational skiers reach their goals. - Help workers monitor the trails and show if they are in use. - Only one person can use the trail at once. - Can accidentally miss the push button. - Lots of work finding ways to waterproof the project from snow. Khadija Internet speed monitor ● Monitors any issues in your internet speed ● Detects the best time of day for your internet ● Informs you how your download speed or upload speed are affected over time. ● The speed test could have inaccurate results due to pre existing issues with the browser Listed in the table above are the pros and cons of all three projects. The pros and cons were discussed in order to get a good understanding of the projects. 4. Table 3: Cost breakdown of each proposed project Project Idea: Parts Required: Cost of Part: Number of Parts: Total Cost: Cereal Dispenser: Raspberry Pi $35.00 [1] 1 $35.00 Dry Cereal Dispenser $60.02 [2] 1 $60.02