Spinning your life and brightening your ideas!
INICIAL IDEA
The initial idea of our project was based on an existing LED spinner, we used it as a basis to improve the ideas that emerged throughout the development of the process.
DEFINITION OF THE COMPONENTS
After the project concept was well defined, the team got together to define the components needed for each part of the project: mechanics, electronics, and software. Among the components were the LEDS, resistors, the motor, arduino, arduino power supply, and some other simpler items such as cables and material for 3D printing.
​FIRST DRAWNING
Our first design came from the junction of the base project used and the improvements that we would like to implement in the project, to carry it out we carry out measurements and calculations to optimize the space we would use as much as possible.
ELECTRONIC DIAGRAMS AND SOLDERING
The creation of the wiring diagram and the obtaining of all the datasheets for the correct assembly of the components were the parts that demanded the most attention so that, in the component soldering phase, no error could occur that would compromise the good functioning of the project. The soldering took a little longer than the members expected and, therefore, everyone helped in the process.
3D PRINTS AND FINAL DRAWING
The mechanical part of the project boils down to creating the support where the whole structure is inserted and rotates together. This all rotates using a motor attached to a wooden base. To create the support, the team made 4 prints seeking to improve and optimize the initial idea. This number of prints occurred due to a failure in the printing of one of the pieces, a miscalculation of the team and a change in the conception of the idea.
For the last design of the project. Our team focused on enabling a smoother fitting of the leds, while allowing a better visualization of the lights. We also focused on protecting the electrochemical equipment, due to the rotation.
ASSEMBLY
For the assembly, our team was faced with unbalanced personnel, which resulted in unwanted vibration, thus generating a loss of efficiency of the engine. To fix this, we performed load tests on both sides of the project, resulting in an addition of weight at the rear. This made it possible for the system to rotate without higher interference forces.
