Week 17: Applications and Implications¶
Who’s done what beforehand?¶
What sources will you use?¶
First, I need something strong, aerodynamic and lightweight. Therefore I will look into ways to refine the design, perhaps using either CAD simulations, and also comparisons between print infills comparing strength vs. weight ratio.
Datasheets for the electronics components.
Additionally, I used Claude.ai to run market research on existing products. This is to understand the components, materials, design, device compatibility they use to achieve the results they have.
PREVIEW
PREVIEW
What will you design?¶
The main body of the device, including the straps to attche onto a drone. The parachute sewing pattern, which is made of some artifical fabric, to be cut on the laser cutter. The PCB with a hollow middle for the parachute placement within the body.
Testing rig for the deployment of the parachute, using a cord and a 3D printed drone dummy.
What materials and components will be used?¶
PETG: matte black, transparent yellow
PLA: light matte grey
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Where will come from?¶
Both from online stores, and my node’s inventory.
How much will they cost?¶
To make percise caltuionions, once the final design is acheievd based on the weight I will calculate the cost of the body. The same applied to the used fabric, and cord price per meter.
Electronics:
XIAO ESP32 S3 Plus
XIAO LED 6x10 Matrix [do I need a separate XIAO for this?]
USB-C charging port
LiPo 3.7V battery
Copper blank
Actuator
Springs shpilkayi
What parts and systems will be made?¶
What processes will be used?¶
Milling
Printing
Laser Cutting
Electronics Production