PPOD-mini: 6-DOF Shaker
From Mech
Team Members
- Ankur Bakshi (Biomedical Engineering, Class of 2009)
- Donald Redding (Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2009)
- Ben Tollberg (Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2009)
Introduction
The PPOD-mini is a miniaturized version of the Programmable Part-feeding Oscillatory Device {PPOD} found in the Laboratory for Intelligent Mechanical Systems (LIMS) at Northwestern. The PPOD-mini utilizes six speakers that act like actuators. The speakers are connected to a PVC plate via flexures of tygon and iron. In its current implementation, the phase of the speakers can be controlled independently, giving the device six degrees of freedom. The movement of objects placed on the PVC plate can be controlled by changing the phases of the speakers. The PPOD mini measures about 12" x 12" x 8" and can be plugged into a wall outlet for power.
