15.System Integration

Assignment

Design and document the system integration for your final project

Summary

This week in System Integration I focused on integrating the different subsystems of my project TrailNav by combining electronics, mechanical components, and programming into one complete working device. The main objective was to develop a system capable of tracking location without relying on an internet connection. I connected and tested the hardware and software components to ensure they worked together properly improving the devices functionality, reliability, and overall performance

Subsystems

1, TrailNav cover

I started designing the TrailNAV cover to create an attractive front page that represents the device's purpose as a solar-powered off-grid navigation system for outdoor exploration and waypoint tracking

Added the solar panel to highlight the solar-powered charging capability.

Next, I started slicing and printing all the TrailNAV parts. The 3D were prepared using slicing in creality and then printed to create the enclosure components needed to assemble and protect the device's hardware

Next, I started slicing and 3D printing all the parts required for the TrailNAV enclosure. Before printing, I configured the printer settings by setting the nozzle temperature t o 200°C and the print bed temperature to 200°C to ensure good adhesion and print quality. After generating the slicing instructions all enclosure parts were printed and prepared for assembly

After printing, I started fitting the screen and the solar panel into the enclosure to make sure that all the printed parts were correctly sized and aligned. This step was important to verify that the components fit properly and that the enclosure could securely hold them before the final assembly

Next, I soldered wires that will connect to the microcontroller for further testing and integration

Bringing it together as a finished product

With the enclosure printed, the screen and the solar panel fitted, and the wiring soldered, the parts come together into one device that looks and works like a finished product rather than loose electronics on a bench. Each part has its place inside the printed cover, the screen sits flush on the front, and the solar panel is mounted on top. The full build and how this integration fits the whole project is on my final project page.