18. Project developement

what tast have been completed ?

This week, I’m adding the LEDs and the control system that goes with them. I’m also creating boxes to system integration. To do this, I CNC-cut grooves into which I insert the LEDs. These are pre-cut and welded to make a panel. I also did a lot of the programming, so that I could interact with my system and change the intensity and duration of the PMW.

what task remain ?

I need to test my equipment in real-life conditions so I can make some adjustments. I also need to add a few doors, the top cover and the non-return valve. I also need to improve my electronics by adding code to :

• allocate space for persistent memory, so that if the power goes out, the user doesn’t have to re-enter parameters.
• implement a suitable timer for day/night cycles
• improve the user interface

what has worked ? what hasen’t ?

My electronics work the way I want them to, but I can’t figure out how to set up a persistent memory.

what questions need to be resolved ?

Will it work in real-life conditions? What problems do I need to solve when I go into production?

what will happend when ?

I plan to test next week and for as long as it takes.

what have you learn ?

I’ve learned a lot about coding, in particular how to make an interaction and manage a screen, which can be complex. I’ve also relearned how to debug an electronic circuit, in my case finding the little copper wire that’s not supposed to be there.