Lunar Lander ProjectPatrick Thurston and David Cobler

Problem

• VTC is sending a cube-sat to the moon and the Lander needs to be thoroughly tested before a final design can be made.

Mission Diagram

Solution

• Create a testing system that will repeatadly test the lander under various conditions and record the information gathered.

Technical Details

• The testing platform will need to simulate:– Varying drop height/mass/velocity– Varying Landing orientations– Varying Terrain conditions– Calculate the shock– Calculate the stability of the lander

System Design

Cube Sat

Release/Retrieve System

Base Adjustment System

Mechanical Aspects

Electrical

• Large Stepper motor for base• Small Stepper motor for inclining base• Medium Stepper motor to lift the Lander• One Electromagnetic clutch to release Lander• An accelerometer in the Lander to measure shock

Logic Flow

Lab View/6808

Lifting Motor Controller

Base Orientation Motor Controller

Lifting Stepper Motor

Electromagnetic Clutch

Inclined Table Stepper Motor

Base Stepper Motor

Accelerometer

Inclined Table Motor Controller

Budget

• Three Stepper Motors $100• One Electromagnetic Clutch $25• One Accelerometer $20• Aluminum stock (for frame) $100• Threaded Rod $10• Line Spool $10Total: $265

Time Management

Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May.Brainstorming

Systems Design

Programming

ElectricalMechanical System Build

Test Apparatus Build

Testing

Questions?