Hyper Visible Power MeterBruce Decker

Grant GoddardNoe MartinezTate Morgan

Project Goals

Create a hyper visible power meter.

Meter will display:•Battery status •Power generated by volunteers

Meter must have low power consumption. Meter must meet client’s needs.

CriteriaCriteria Weight

(1-10)Description

Visibility 10 Display data clearly and simply up to 20 ft.

Power Draw 9 Lowest energy use with highest visibility

Durability 8 Resist elements, protect electronics, deter vandalism

Portability 7 Easy to set up, adaptable location

Reproducibility 6 Detailed step by step instructions

Cost 4 Budget of $375

Final Design

CAD Representation

Meter Housing

Mobile Base

Process: Concept

Cardboard Model Meter Display Inspiration

Process: Housing

1. Trace Forms 2. Cut Out

3. Bend to Shape 4. Assembly

Process: Mobile Base1. Customize Bracket

2. Attach Wheels

3. Assembled Base

Process: Electronics

1. Experimentation

4. Testing3. Soldering

2. Acquire Parts

Construction CostMaterials Use Quantity Estimated

Total PriceActual Price

Aluminum plates Frame to support meter

15 $150.00 $0.00

Arduino Lily pad microcontroller

Electronics to measure power

3 $39.99 $39.99

Wheels Transportability 4 $25.00 $0.00

Aluminum tubing Supports meter 4 $20.00 $0.00

LED lights Visibility 100 $6.99 $6.99

Circuit board Electronics to measure battery

1 $42.00 $42.00

Electronic wires Electronics 5 $1.00 $0.00

Cost of Materials

Total $284.98 $ 88.98

Labor and Maintenance CostsDesign Cost

Total Hours: 352

Item Estimated Annual Cost

Aluminum Materials $3.50

LEDs $1.00

Electronics $3.50

Wheels $1.00

56.0 %

2.8%

10.2%

14.0%

17.0%

Maintenance Cost

Phase 1 – Specification

Phase 2 – Literature Review

Phase 3 – Alternate Solutions

Phase 4 – Decision: Choice

Phase 5 – Decision: Specification

Conclusion

• Highly Visible• Efficient • Tough • Transportable & Easy to use• Innovative design inspires imagination• Low cost through reclaimed material

Thank You!

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