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== Objectives == | == Objectives == | ||
| − | *To create an efficient closed loop circuit between the | + | *To create an efficient closed loop circuit between the battery pack and heat pad that does not lose power |
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*To prevent the boot from overheating | *To prevent the boot from overheating | ||
*The panel boot warming system should be waterproof and unaffected by the elements | *The panel boot warming system should be waterproof and unaffected by the elements | ||
| − | *To create a user control mechanism for the temperature of the boot that is easy to use, safe, and accurate | + | *To create a user control mechanism for the temperature of the boot that is easy to use, safe, and accurate |
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== Challenges == | == Challenges == | ||
Revision as of 21:02, 10 February 2017
Team Members
Jackson Kleeman, Class of 2019, Systems Engineer
Daniel Reiff, Class of 2019, Systems Engineer
Allen Slama, Class of 2019, Systems Engineer
Overview
No matter how thick the socks and no matter how many foot warmers you stuff into your ski boot, there are some days when the conditions are just too brittle for comfort. We aim to solve this by developing a ski boot heater that harnesses solar energy through a flexible solar panel attached to the surface of the ski, charges up a battery pack, and then powers a heating pad fitted inside the boot. And to ensure customization and to combat overheating, there will be a temperature gauge the user may interact with to adjust the temperature to his/her liking.
Objectives
- To create an efficient closed loop circuit between the battery pack and heat pad that does not lose power
- To prevent the boot from overheating
- The panel boot warming system should be waterproof and unaffected by the elements
- To create a user control mechanism for the temperature of the boot that is easy to use, safe, and accurate
Challenges
- Learning how to use Arduino in creating a user interface for temperature control
- User Solar to power the circuit
- Encasing all exposed electrical components to not only make the product look more polished, but more importantly, to ensure the system is waterproof
- Learning how to 3-D print for encasing and potentially solar panel mounting and solar panel positioning for efficiency
- Creating an effective circuit
- Ensuring there is enough voltage in our battery pack to power the heating pad, without compromising comfort of functionality of the ski boot
- Figuring out how to attach the solar panel onto the ski in a way that is both strong yet matches the ski’s flexibility
Gantt Chart
Budget
- Filament for 3d printer (provided)
- Arduino (provided)
- 2 5V heating pads- $9.90 (4.95 each)https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11289
- 2 N Channel MOFSET- $1.90 (0.95 each) https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10213
- Diode 10 pack-$1.50 https://www.adafruit.com/products/755
- 10K ohm resistor 20 pack-$0.95 https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11508
- Digital Temperature Sensor Breakout -$4.95 https://www.sparkfun.com/products/13314
- Breadboard - Mini Modular- $3.95 https://www.sparkfun.com/products/12043
- 330 ohm resistor 30 pack- $0.95 https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11507
- 2 10 packs of male/male jumper wires $6.12 ( $3.06 each) http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/MIKROE-513/1471-1232-ND/4495596?WT.mc_id=IQ_7595_G_pla4495596&wt.srch=1&wt.medium=cpc&WT.srch=1&gclid=CjwKEAiA8dDEBRDf19yI97eO0UsSJAAY_yCSOmvzw4zeLBUZnSqCsXBz6Mxfu6eCiSwL7x72d9s1NxoC7Azw_wcB
- Thin film flexible solar panel- $13.95 https://www.seeedstudio.com/2V-1W-Thin-film-Flexible-Solar-Panel-p-1856.html
- Long Male/Female Jumper cables $4.50 http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/181940005899?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true
- Skis/boots - $40 https://stlouis.craigslist.org/spo/5966731361.html (still waiting on a response)
Total: $88.67
