System Integration¶
In my system integration page, I will be documenting how I brought the hardware, electronics, and the software together, and make them work together as one functional system.
Cardbox prototype¶
Our instructor made us make a carbox prototype of our final project. This activity was very (emphasis on ‘very’) helpful to us. It made us think about where we were going to mount all out electronics and how they were going to be connected to eachother.
This is how mine turned out after HOURS of hardwork.
This is when I open the door to the box. The small hole in the front is for the electromagnets to lock the door. As you can see there are 6 compartments for each iPad.
Here is a clearer view of the inside of the compartment. I have made a smaller compartment under each space for the iPads to place my pressure sensor which leads to the back of the box, for good wiring.
This is the top of the box where I will be mounting my electromagnets and RFID reader.
This is the hidden compartment where I will be placing my extension cord to charge the iPads and mounting the microcontrollers in.
System Diagram¶
CAD design¶
After I was done with the design of the enclosure, legs, and slots for the solenoids, I moved on to making a more precise CAD design by bringing all my components together. You can click here to get more details on my designing process.
I used GRABCAD to add models of my electronics to my design. To learn how to use it, go through my documentation by clicking here.
Here are details on my final CAD design after I was done assembling it.
