Team 11: PoseidonSimeon Eisen, Aaron Maley, Jeff Overweg, Jacob VanderWall

Project: Automated Pool Chemical System10/26/09

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The Team

Simeon Eisen, Aaron Maley, Jeff Overweg, Jacob Vander

Wall

The Problem •Owning a Pool Requires a lot of Work •Traditional Chemical Test Methods are Imprecise•Improper Pool Care could result in Eye and Skin Irritation•Your Time is Valuable

Project OverviewCreate an automated Pool Chemical

Regulation System.Monitor both pH and

ORP(Oxidation Reduction Potential)Mechanically Add Chemicals to regulate the

pool.Give basic control and vital updates via

web/Smartphone interface.

Microprocessor

Sensors

Dispensor

PH+, PH-, Sanitization Signals

Analog PH, ORP Signals, Temp

Online Interface

Data, Alerts

Local Interface

Project BackgroundCurrent Models Exist:

Mostly for the Commercial, Industrial and High End Residential

>$2000Our Goal

Create a system for the Residential MarketUse Solid Granulized ChemicalsWeb/Smartphone based Controls and Updates <$1000

Project MarketUnited States

5.1 million in-ground pools3.7 million above-ground pools

Canada404,000 in-ground pools253,000 above-ground pools

Large Market for our Product in North America alone.

Design IntentionsTrust

Our customers must be able to rely on our product.

TransparencyThe design must be simple to understand and

operateStewardship

Proper use of time and resourcesIntegrity

End Product must meet customers need

Project StatusWorking with BUS 396 Team to develop

Market Plan.Taking Testing Data using pH and ORP

probesDeveloping Contacts with the physical plant

dealing with Calvin’s Pool MaintenanceSelecting Mechanical System for Solid

Chemical DispersalTesting/Developing Microchip ControllerResearching Wireless Website Update and

Data Monitoring

Questions?