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Project PartnerProject Partner
Colombian Park Zoo here in LafayetteColombian Park Zoo here in Lafayette GoalsGoals
Community InvolvementCommunity Involvement Educational OutreachEducational Outreach Conservation of AnimalsConservation of Animals
Recently Reopened after RemodelingRecently Reopened after Remodeling Looking to EPICS to help Achieve Looking to EPICS to help Achieve
GoalsGoals
How does EPICS help the How does EPICS help the Zoo?Zoo?
Animal EnrichmentAnimal Enrichment Primate Biscuit FeederPrimate Biscuit Feeder Lynx Bumble BallLynx Bumble Ball
Education and EntertainmentEducation and Entertainment Animal BingoAnimal Bingo Zoo KioskZoo Kiosk
FundraisingFundraising Donation BoxDonation Box
Primate Biscuit Primate Biscuit Dispenser GroupDispenser Group
Robert Klein – Senior, MERobert Klein – Senior, ME
Zach Leeke – Freshman, METZach Leeke – Freshman, MET
Jenni Morsches – Freshman, Jenni Morsches – Freshman, FEFE
Primate Biscuit Primate Biscuit Dispenser GoalsDispenser Goals
Entertain PrimateEntertain Primate Push Button LightsPush Button Lights
Test IntelligenceTest Intelligence Follow SequencesFollow Sequences
Allow ObservationAllow Observation Allow Patrons to Allow Patrons to
WatchWatch Give RewardsGive Rewards
Dispense BiscuitsDispense Biscuits
Trough
PrimateFood storage
Interaction/Circuit
Dispenser
Original DesignOriginal Design Rotary Rotary
Motor Motor Crank-SliderCrank-Slider
Large Case Large Case DesignDesign
Little Space Little Space OptimizationOptimization
Redesign StageRedesign Stage
Replace Motor with Linear ActuatorReplace Motor with Linear Actuator Less JammingLess Jamming StrongerStronger More Efficient use of SpaceMore Efficient use of Space
Replace 3/8” Plexiglass with ¼” Replace 3/8” Plexiglass with ¼” PlexiglassPlexiglass Still Strong yet much less WeightStill Strong yet much less Weight Build Smaller, More Efficient CaseBuild Smaller, More Efficient Case
Redesign Primitive ElectronicsRedesign Primitive Electronics
Primate InteractionPrimate Interaction
Four Pushbutton LightsFour Pushbutton Lights Light Up in Random SequencesLight Up in Random Sequences Different Settings for Different Different Settings for Different
PrimatesPrimates
Future WorkFuture Work
Design Microprocessor to run Lights Design Microprocessor to run Lights and Motorand Motor
Construct CaseConstruct Case Build Motor CircuitBuild Motor Circuit Test Motor with BiscuitsTest Motor with Biscuits
Animal Animal EnrichmentEnrichment
GroupGroupCorey Lane – Junior, EECorey Lane – Junior, EE
Joe Wootton – Junior, ANSCJoe Wootton – Junior, ANSC
Kayla Frame – Junior, ANSCKayla Frame – Junior, ANSC
Teymour Tahan – Sophomore, Teymour Tahan – Sophomore, FEFE
Animal BackgroundAnimal Background
Eurasian Lynx
Facts:
•Found in forested areas of northern Europe & Asia. •Average weight of 25 to 75 pounds. •Feed mainly on roe deer, chamois, rabbits, birds and rodents. Columbian Park Zoo is home to three Eurasian lynx: Koshka (pictured), Katya & Larisa.
ProgressProgress•Last semester’s conceptual design of a Lynx chaser track did not meet the Zoo’s criteria.
•Our alternatives included the possibility of a vibrating ball or laser light track.
•The zoo director recommended the vibrating ball for the lynx.
•Same focus as original project, but different approach towards goal.
Model MaterialsModel Materials
Hamster ball Hamster ball PVC pipePVC pipe EpoxyEpoxy Batteries – 9 voltBatteries – 9 volt Motor – Hsiang Neng, Motor – Hsiang Neng,
HN-GH12-1634T, HN-GH12-1634T,
12 volt (min 4.5 volt)12 volt (min 4.5 volt)
Final MaterialsFinal Materials
Boomer BallBoomer Ball EpoxyEpoxy Timing Circuit – 555 timer, power transistorTiming Circuit – 555 timer, power transistor Lithium Battery – 11 volt, 2200 mAh, Lithium Battery – 11 volt, 2200 mAh,
rechargeablerechargeable Motor – Hsiang Neng, HN-GH12-1634T, 4.5 Motor – Hsiang Neng, HN-GH12-1634T, 4.5
– 12 volts, high torque/low RPM.– 12 volts, high torque/low RPM.
BudgetBudget
Total Budget: $150Total Budget: $150 Epoxy: $5Epoxy: $5 Hamster Ball: $4.50Hamster Ball: $4.50 Bumble Ball: $14.50Bumble Ball: $14.50 Boomer Ball: $55.50Boomer Ball: $55.50 Battery & Charger: $50Battery & Charger: $50
Problems with DesignProblems with DesignProblem:Problem:
Movement of ball is not as sporadic as desired.Movement of ball is not as sporadic as desired.
Possible Solution:Possible Solution:Alternate stop and start of motor to continually change Alternate stop and start of motor to continually change
the center of the center of mass of the ball. mass of the ball.
Problem:Problem:An inexpensive method to detect displacement of the An inexpensive method to detect displacement of the
ball to signal the ball to signal the motor to start.motor to start.
Possible Solution:Possible Solution:A accelerometer which would be able to start and stop A accelerometer which would be able to start and stop
the motor.the motor.
Future GoalsFuture Goals
Design Specific Internal Aspects.Design Specific Internal Aspects. Decide Appropriate Method for Decide Appropriate Method for
Stop/Start of Ball and Possible Stop/Start of Ball and Possible Displacement Sensor.Displacement Sensor.
Design a Product which can be Design a Product which can be Easily Reproduced for Other Easily Reproduced for Other Animals.Animals.
Project Specification & Project Specification & ObjectiveObjective
The bingo game is designed for The bingo game is designed for children from kindergarten through children from kindergarten through third grade.third grade.
The purpose is to educate children The purpose is to educate children about the animals in a fun and about the animals in a fun and exciting manner.exciting manner.
The project should be safe for The project should be safe for children, and it should be children, and it should be transportable.transportable.
Game PlayGame Play Kalahari Desert in southern
Africa. The meerkat will use its tail to
balance when standing vertical.
The meerkat's eyes always have black patches surrounding them; these act like an equivalent to sunglasses and allow the animal to see very clearly on bright days, even when looking directly at the sun
The meerkat has small, black, crescent shaped ears that have the ability to close when digging to prevent sand entering.
One or more meerkats will stand sentry (lookout) while other members are foraging or playing in order to warn them of approaching dangers.
Old LED DesignOld LED Design
Breakage was Breakage was occurringoccurring
Both sides of LED Both sides of LED could easily touch could easily touch each othereach other
LEDs can be LEDs can be pushed out of pushed out of positionposition
New LED attachmentNew LED attachment
Wires clipped just Wires clipped just below solder so below solder so there is no there is no touchingtouching
Breakage does not Breakage does not occuroccur
LEDs are secure LEDs are secure and cannot pushed and cannot pushed out of positionout of position
Future WorkFuture Work
Final game testingFinal game testing Complete deliver checklistComplete deliver checklist Deliver projectDeliver project
Animal KioskAnimal Kiosk
Evan Kahrig, Sophomore, ECEEvan Kahrig, Sophomore, ECEMike Gasser, Junior, EEMike Gasser, Junior, EE
Robert Klein, Senior, MERobert Klein, Senior, ME
Zoo Kiosk GoalsZoo Kiosk Goals
Provide Information Provide Information to Zoo Patronsto Zoo Patrons
Educate Guests on Educate Guests on Zoo AnimalsZoo Animals
Allow Donations to Allow Donations to Support ZooSupport Zoo
Specific Project WorkSpecific Project Work
Zoo KioskZoo Kiosk Rewrite code for Kiosk Program SoftwareRewrite code for Kiosk Program Software Touch up Microcontroller Work for the Touch up Microcontroller Work for the
Random Animal Noise GeneratorRandom Animal Noise Generator Finalize a Product Manual and Finalize a Product Manual and
Troubleshooting GuideTroubleshooting Guide Install Touch Screen MonitorInstall Touch Screen Monitor Minor Exterior Construction and PaintingMinor Exterior Construction and Painting
Kiosk Software FeaturesKiosk Software Features
General Information about the Zoo General Information about the Zoo and the involvement of EPICSand the involvement of EPICS
Animals at the Zoo and Where to Animals at the Zoo and Where to Find ThemFind Them
Interactive Map of ZooInteractive Map of Zoo Allow Zoo to add AnnouncementsAllow Zoo to add Announcements Easily Updatable, Expandable, and Easily Updatable, Expandable, and
User FriendlyUser Friendly
Design ConsiderationsDesign Considerations
Large Buttons to Accommodate Large Buttons to Accommodate Touch ScreenTouch Screen
Attractive interfaceAttractive interface Expandable and Easily UpdatableExpandable and Easily Updatable Easily Portable to all Windows Easily Portable to all Windows
SystemsSystems Code Easy to MaintainCode Easy to Maintain
Demonstration of the Demonstration of the ProgramProgram
Please Direct your Attention to the KioskPlease Direct your Attention to the Kiosk
Future PlansFuture Plans
Finish Construction on the BodyFinish Construction on the Body Finish Program UpdatesFinish Program Updates Complete Microcontroller WorkComplete Microcontroller Work Deliver Project to the ZooDeliver Project to the Zoo
InteractiveInteractive Donation Box Donation Box
Rupa Subramanian, Senior, IERupa Subramanian, Senior, IERyan Scheidt, Junior, EERyan Scheidt, Junior, EE
Evan Kahrig, Sophomore, ECEEvan Kahrig, Sophomore, ECERyan Adams, Sophomore, MERyan Adams, Sophomore, ME
Description of ProjectDescription of Project
Current donation box Current donation box
Zoo’s current donation box is not meeting Zoo’s current donation box is not meeting their needstheir needs
An updated model is desiredAn updated model is desired Vehicle for zoo patrons to donate coins or Vehicle for zoo patrons to donate coins or
dollarsdollars
Purpose of ProjectPurpose of Project
Provide the zoo with a unique solution to their Provide the zoo with a unique solution to their current donation box scenario:current donation box scenario:
More secureMore secure More attractiveMore attractive More modernMore modern
Final Line: Encourage patrons to donate!Final Line: Encourage patrons to donate!
Possible SolutionsPossible Solutions
Fix Old Donation BoxFix Old Donation Box Big FunnelBig Funnel ““Plinko” Rectangular BoxPlinko” Rectangular Box ““Tree” DesignTree” Design
Chosen Design: Chosen Design: “Tree” Design“Tree” Design
Brainstorming Brainstorming AlternativesAlternatives
Minimal constraintsMinimal constraints Keep options openKeep options open Complexity issuesComplexity issues Minimal coordination with ZooMinimal coordination with Zoo Finalization hesitanceFinalization hesitance
Project’s Design Project’s Design Alternative: Dome DesignAlternative: Dome Design
Description of DesignDescription of Design FunnelFunnel ‘‘Plinko’ systemPlinko’ system Branches at topBranches at top
Advantages: Advantages: Child-proofChild-proof Branch selection easierBranch selection easier
Disadvantages:Disadvantages: Cost of PlexiglasCost of Plexiglas Optimal branch heightOptimal branch height Difficult to constructDifficult to construct Dollar billsDollar bills
Project’s Design Project’s Design Alternative: Alternative:
Bill Slot DesignBill Slot Design Description of DesignDescription of Design
No DomeNo Dome Added dollar bill slotAdded dollar bill slot ‘‘Plinko’ systemPlinko’ system Interactive electronicsInteractive electronics
Advantages: Advantages: All currency friendlyAll currency friendly Incentive to donate billsIncentive to donate bills Branch heightBranch height
Disadvantages:Disadvantages: Dollar bill integrationDollar bill integration Child-proof branchesChild-proof branches TechnicalityTechnicality
Minor Design Detail Minor Design Detail ConsiderationsConsiderations
Location of Money BoxLocation of Money Box Number of branchesNumber of branches Location of branchesLocation of branches Mechatronics OptionsMechatronics Options
Project Design: Current Project Design: Current ProposalProposal
Description of DesignDescription of Design No ‘Plinko’ systemNo ‘Plinko’ system No electronicsNo electronics Physical modelPhysical model
Advantages: Advantages: SimpleSimple Easy and quick to deliverEasy and quick to deliver Less materialsLess materials
Disadvantages:Disadvantages: Not as interactiveNot as interactive
Materials ListMaterials ListPart Possible Materials Considerations Proposed Material
Trunk -Styrofoam-Bendable Plywood-Plexiglas-Actual tree trunk-PVC
-Cost-Aesthetics-Durability
-PVC Piping
Money Branches -PVC pipes-Hollowed tree branches
-Size-Durability-Aesthetics-Cost-Bend ability
- PVC Piping
Money Box -Wood Box-Steel/metal box
-Aesthetics-Cost
-Wood
Viewing Box -Wood -Cost -Wood
Decorative Branches -Dowel Rods-Synthetic tree branches
-Aesthetics-Cost
-Synthetic tree branches
Viewing Window -Plexiglas-Glass-Plastic
-Transparency-Cost-Durability
-Plexiglas
Future WorkFuture Work
Conceptual Design FinalizationConceptual Design Finalization Detailed Design Phase Work:Detailed Design Phase Work:
Testing of prototypeTesting of prototype Material purchasingMaterial purchasing Design Electronics and MechanicsDesign Electronics and Mechanics