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==Circuitry==
==Circuitry==
===Summary===
Our project was unique in that we relied on the use of three different PICs to precisely coordinate the motion of our ball. The main reason for this is because the 18F4520 chip only has enough encoder inputs for one Pittman motor.

===Parts===

===Design===

===Pictures===


==PIC Code==
==PIC Code==

Revision as of 11:39, 20 March 2008

Team Members

  • Brian Kephart - Electrical Engineering Class of 2009
  • Jonathan Shih - Mechanical Engineering Class of 2009
  • Kristi Bond - Mechanical Engineering Class of 2008

Overview

Mechanical Set-up

Housing and Ball Support

Main Drive Wheel and Motor

Lazy Susan and Position Control Motor

Circuitry

Summary

Our project was unique in that we relied on the use of three different PICs to precisely coordinate the motion of our ball. The main reason for this is because the 18F4520 chip only has enough encoder inputs for one Pittman motor.

Parts

Design

Pictures

PIC Code

Matlab Code

Results