System Integration¶
Assignment
- Design and document the system integration for your final project
Learning outcomes
- Define and apply system integration to your final project
Have you answered these questions?
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implemented methods of packaging?
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designed your final project to look like a finished product?
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documented system integration of your final project?
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linked to your system integration documentation from your final project page?
Time Management: Scheduling and Planning¶
I broke down all the tasks so that I plan better ahead and get a clearer vision of what I need to do right now and what I will need to do in the future.
I organized and divided my time for each of the tasks using my GANTT chart.
You can access my GANTT chart here.
System Diagram¶
Designing and cutting¶
CAD design¶
This week, I made sure to be done with designing and cutting of my final project enclosure. I used Fusion360 to design my enclosure. This is the first draft of my design.
Here is a VERY rough sketch of the basic concept idea of my enclosure that I had in mind.
Lucky for me, Mr. Rico (our Fab Guru) was there to review it and give me suggestions. THANK YOU SO MUCH MR. RICO!
I made changes to my design according to the feedback provided by my instructors and here is a short video showcasing the design process of my final draft.
NOTE: I only used one parameter which is the thickness of my material, 4mm.
GRABCAD¶
I will be using GRABCAD to add models of my electronics to my enclosure design.
To use GRABCAD, visit its website(click on the link I linked above) > Sign up(or log in) > Go to Library > search up the component you need.
Tap on download files once you find your desired model.
Once it finishes donwloading, upload the step file to Fusion360. Drag the new uploaded file with your model to your main model of your enclosure.
Do this with every component you need. This is what mine looks like.
Cutting¶
I exported each of the bodies of my enclosure in dxf file and cut it using the laser cutter. Here is a partially assembled enclosure of my final project.
Since I have not purchased the hinges and lock of my design, I did not add the doors yet. I still have to think a bit how to redesign the top of my enclosure so that the electronics can be easily accessed.
Metal piece¶
Since I will be locking the door using metal sheets and electromagnets, by allowing them to stick together, I had to design the way the metal piece was to be cut as well.
Thank you!
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