MSD I Post-Mortem
Team Vision for Build & Test Prep Phase
During this phase the team worked towards finalizing plans for testing the lower body prototype when it is built. The team has been working with the motor controls to ensure that desired functionality can be achieved with the Teensy architecture. As of now, the team is confident that the motors will be able to run as desired. The mechanical team worked towards machining parts and creating a gait simulation from the current design. The electrical team has been working on PCB designs and further feasibility analysis with the motors for the full system.
Bill of Materials
Test Plan Summary
We took our previous test plan layout and have reformatted the layout to fit the provided template. Revised Test Plan- The team will be testing on the Senior Design Center floor using an engine lift from the machine shop to support the lower body prototype.
Software Demo
Video Demonstration of Motor Operation
- Currently, the motors respond to the programming from the Teensy.
- The video above shows the clearpath motor's embedded homing function and the effect of increasing and decreasing the resolution (pulses per revolution).
- Moving forward, we will need to find a way to use the homing function independent of the provided MSP software.
- Currently, we are trying to figure out how to stop the motor and reset the enable for each run of the motor.
- The previous team's git repository has some files related to the SDSK clearpath and these are being investigated further.
- The previous team's work also appears to indicate that the ODROID was for running the ROS system, which is outside the scope of this iteration.
Video Demonstration of Motor Operation without Homing
- On February 1st, the knee joint setup was run without using the homing function and with code to end the motor's motion and to reset the enable when the Teensy is reloaded. This is shown in the video above.
- The previous team's code was not able to be used, but will still be investigated for research moving forward
- At this point, we will probably need to create our own homing function, but we will continue to try and use the embedded clearpath homing function
Below are the pin assignments for the Teensy for one leg. The signals are set such that the B/move signal is on a PWM cabable pin wherever possible to simplify coding. In addition, the I2C pins that will be used for sensors are outlined in the document.
Risk and Problem Tracking
Risk Assessment Updated 2/8/16
- The team has added a risk relating to the manufacture of cables for the I/O functions and power input of the motor.
- The team also added a risk relating to gearbox assembly and care
- As of now our risks have yet to manifest themselves into problems
Power Calculations/Feasibility
Power Calculations Overview:
Power Calculations Breakdown:
PCB Designs
FSR PCB:
Breakout PCB:
99% finalized lower body design w/ box for electrical equipment
Angled Lower Body View
Angled Torso Detail View
Front Lower Body View
Side Lower Body View
Gazebo Progress To Date
- Gazebo abandoned due to requiring working knowledge of ROS.
- Matlab will be used instead, to achieve same purpose.
- Matlab simulation work is ongoing.
Design Review Materials
Build and Test Prep Review Notes
Updated Project Plan
Updated Project Plan (as of 2/7/16):
- In addition to the updated project plan, the team has
projected demo goals for the remainder of the semester's
reviews.
- Week 2/3: Software Demo (as shown above)
- Week 5: Daisy Chained Motors running at the same time
- Week 8: Joints running in concert, not fully assembled in the lower body
- Week 11: Full assembly of the lower body, joints able to move
- Week 14: Full step routine for Imagine RIT
Individual Task Lists
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