WildStamm Device WildStamm Device OverviewOverview

Pat MaloneyPat MaloneyZack BowenZack Bowen

Brian HermanoBrian HermanoKen RagenKen Ragen

Vance FeavelVance Feavel

Design SpecificationsDesign Specifications

Measure soil temperature down to Measure soil temperature down to 10cm (0-10cm, 1 cm increments)10cm (0-10cm, 1 cm increments)

Store data for up to 5 daysStore data for up to 5 days Easily deployableEasily deployable InexpensiveInexpensive RuggedRugged

Current Device SetupCurrent Device Setup

Mechanical Features (Prototype)Mechanical Features (Prototype) Aluminum Body- Stainless to be used for Aluminum Body- Stainless to be used for

Final DesignFinal Design Retractable ThermocouplesRetractable Thermocouples 2 piece setup2 piece setup

Main body (Thermocouples)Main body (Thermocouples) Electronics & InsulationElectronics & Insulation

Deployed via Soil Auger 4” DiameterDeployed via Soil Auger 4” Diameter

Main DeviceMain Device

Detachable top handle

Main Body

Thermocouples

Gear Housing

Electronics

Batteries

Insulation

Overall length 12’’

4’’ Diameter

GearingGearing

Central driven shaft transfers rotational motion to linear through a Spur/Internal Gear setup

Top DeviceTop Device

Thermocouples Thermocouples extend into soil extend into soil 1.5”1.5”

Electronics HousingElectronics Housing

Current ScheduleCurrent ScheduleOutlookOutlook

Feb 27-Mar 5Feb 27-Mar 5 Finalize/Approve Finalize/Approve shop shop drawingsdrawings

Mar 6- Mar 12Mar 6- Mar 12 Start MachiningStart Machining Mar 13- Mar 19Mar 13- Mar 19 Spring BreakSpring Break Mar 20- Mar 26 Mar 20- Mar 26 Finish Machining-Finish Machining-

Start Start TestingTesting Mar 27- Apr 23Mar 27- Apr 23 TestingTesting Apr 24- Apr 28Apr 24- Apr 28 Expo PreparationExpo Preparation Apr 29Apr 29 Engr. Expo Engr. Expo

EE Progress ReportEE Progress Report

Completed schematicCompleted schematic

Circuit prototype 100% completeCircuit prototype 100% complete

Circuit board design and layout 60% Circuit board design and layout 60% completecomplete

Microcontroller programming 60% completeMicrocontroller programming 60% complete

EE TimelineEE Timeline

Feb 27 - Mar 5Feb 27 - Mar 5 Programming SetupProgramming Setup Mar 6 - Mar 12Mar 6 - Mar 12 Programming and Programming and

TestingTesting Mar 13 - Mar 19Mar 13 - Mar 19 Spring BreakSpring Break Mar 20 - Apr 2Mar 20 - Apr 2 Programming/Board Programming/Board

DesignDesign Apr 3 - Apr 23Apr 3 - Apr 23 Construction/TestingConstruction/Testing Apr 24- Apr 28Apr 24- Apr 28 Expo PreparationExpo Preparation Apr 29Apr 29 Engr. Expo Engr. Expo

Cost EstimatesCost Estimates

MechanicalMechanical Thermal couples Thermal couples $78.00$78.00 Insulating materialsInsulating materials >$30.00>$30.00 Thermal coupleThermal couple $30.00$30.00

TubesTubes

AluminumAluminum $60.00$60.00 Gears total Gears total $50.00$50.00

Total:Total: $248$248

Electrical (per unit)Electrical (per unit) Microcontroller Microcontroller $7.00$7.00 MemoryMemory $5.00$5.00 A/D TC InterfaceA/D TC Interface $7.00$7.00 MUX ChipsMUX Chips $4.00$4.00 BatteriesBatteries $5.00$5.00 Circuit BoardCircuit Board $20.00$20.00

Total:Total:$48.00$48.00

Per Unit Total: $296Per Unit Total: $296