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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
  
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Have you ever tried a Gatorade mix and you end up with not enough powder or too much? The solution to this would be "The Gatorade Maker". This project aims at creating a system that pours powder and water to make a Gatorade mix. The user will choose from 3 preset options. These options are  sweet, Gatorade recommended, and mild. Also, 3 preset amounts of Gatorade. The system will dispense the powder and water in an appropriate amount in the glass. This will allow you to be worry-free about the accuracy of the water and powder you will have in your drink.
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Have you ever tried a Gatorade mix and you end up with not enough powder or too much? The solution to this would be "The Gatorade Maker". This project aims at creating a system that pours powder and water to make a Gatorade mix. The user will press a button and the appropriate amount of water and powder will be released in a cup. This will allow you to be worry-free about the accuracy of the water and powder you will have in your drink.
  
 
""[[Gatorade_Maker_Log|Weekly log]]"" <br>
 
""[[Gatorade_Maker_Log|Weekly log]]"" <br>
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==Team Members==
 
==Team Members==
  
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*A successful project would allow the system to accurately dispense the powder and water in a glass, in an amount needed for the mix the user chooses off a menu.
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*A successful project would allow the system to accurately dispense the powder and water in a glass with a press of a button.
  
 
==Challanges==
 
==Challanges==
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==Gantt Chart==
 
==Gantt Chart==
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[[File:j&f2_ gantt_chart.jpg]]
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[[FILE:Gatorade_Gant_Chart2017-12-11_at_4.49.13_PM.png| 600 px| center]]
  
 
==Poster==
 
==Poster==
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==Design and Solutions==
 
==Design and Solutions==
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Stepper Motor
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'''Stepper Motor'''
 
* Stepper motor was used to dispense Gatorade powder into the cup.  
 
* Stepper motor was used to dispense Gatorade powder into the cup.  
 
* We used the Arduino motor shield to help implement the rotation of the motor.  
 
* We used the Arduino motor shield to help implement the rotation of the motor.  
 
* We had to 3D print an auger to slowly dispense the powder while the motor rotates.  
 
* We had to 3D print an auger to slowly dispense the powder while the motor rotates.  
  
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Solenoid Valve
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'''Solenoid Valve'''
 
* Solenoid valve is used to dispense water.  
 
* Solenoid valve is used to dispense water.  
 
* We had to find a valve that would dispense with very low pressure so that it could open up and dispense liquid.
 
* We had to find a valve that would dispense with very low pressure so that it could open up and dispense liquid.
 
* We had to find tubing so that the water could flow in the direction that it was needed to flow in.  
 
* We had to find tubing so that the water could flow in the direction that it was needed to flow in.  
 
* We had to make sure the valve did not have much leakage.
 
* We had to make sure the valve did not have much leakage.
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* We had to figure out how to open/close the solenoid valve.
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* We had to figure out how to open/close the solenoid valve. [https://classes.engineering.wustl.edu/ese205/core/index.php?title=Control_Solenoid_Valve // how to control open/close solenoid valve]
  
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Load Cell  
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'''Load Cell'''
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*Our goal was to make an accurate scale using a Load Cell
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*We built scale by putting load cell between to pieces of wood and then calibrated using this [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGUpzwEa4vg tutorial]
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*Load Cell is able to measure how much powder and water has been dispensed
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*Load Cell tells valve and auger when to turn on and when to turn off
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*Scale was accurate within a tenth of a gram
  
  
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* Designed 3D auger, a Lid to fit on top of the funnel for T-PVC pipe, this was also 3D designed and printed.
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'''Solutions'''
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* The solution was so that we could get an accurate amount of water and powder into a cup based on weight.
 
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* The Design used a Load cell, Stepper motor connected with an auger, Selenoid valve connected with Tank. This entire system turns on when button is pushed.
 
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* Designed and built a box that could work with the system.
 
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Solutions
 
 
* Designing/3D printing the Auger to perfectly fit into the T-PVC pipe.  
 
* Designing/3D printing the Auger to perfectly fit into the T-PVC pipe.  
 
* Found Solenoid valve capable of functioning at low pressure.
 
* Found Solenoid valve capable of functioning at low pressure.
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*Found tutorials with baseline code related to our three parts and then was able to implement them together.
 
* Soldered wires together to ensure a stable connection.
 
* Soldered wires together to ensure a stable connection.
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* Built box in a way that could accurately flow water thru.
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* The Design used a Load cell, Auger attached to a Stepper Motor, Selenoid valve connected with Tank. This entire system turns on when a button is pushed.  
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* Designed and built a box that could work with the system.
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== How to Control a Solenoid valve==
 
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In our project we had to use a Solenoid valve to control the dispensing of water. Depending on the type of valve you use, you may need a higher/lower voltage source.  
 
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1. #Parts needed
 
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* Breadboard
 
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* 6 Jumper wires
 
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* Transistor
 
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* Diode
 
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* 1k Ohm Resistor
 
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* Battery source.
 
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2. #Assembly
 
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[[Category:HowTos]].
 
 
==Results==
 
==Results==
  
  
  
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[[File:Gatorade_Maker_Code_.pdf| Final code used in project]]
  
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'''3D designed parts'''
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*[https://myhub.autodesk360.com/ue2aac523/g/shares/SHabee1QT1a327cf2b7a77827844deac4f5a?viewState=NoIgbgDAdAjCA0IDeAdEAXAngBwKZoC40ARXAZwEsBzAOzXjQEMyzd1C0AOAMwGZPcnRgFYAtBAAsAEwiiJANm7zRATm4B2AMajh3GJ04AjXMIBMEw4zQBfEAF0gA  Powder Funnel]
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*[https://myhub.autodesk360.com/ue2aac523/g/shares/SHabee1QT1a327cf2b7adab65a3c99fd3db8?viewState=NoIgbgDAdAjCA0IDeAdEAXAngBwKZoC40ARXAZwEsBzAOzXjQEMyzd1C0AWAdgCMBWAGb8AHIwC0MAGxSY4zgpHiAnJxgTOAExi9OAYwgRcgmNzQBfEAF0gA  Lid]
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*[https://myhub.autodesk360.com/ue2aac523/g/shares/SHabee1QT1a327cf2b7a7802eca5a846c7ae?viewState=NoIgbgDAdAjCA0IDeAdEAXAngBwKZoC40ARXAZwEsBzAOzXjQEMyzd1C0AmAMwgA5OAFgicAtJ0bcYowQGZujUXwBsAE26iIuVYO4B2GLMYBOAEaM0AXxABdIA  Auger]
  
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'''Finished Product'''
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[[File:IMG 6006.mov]]
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Latest revision as of 07:45, 12 December 2017

Overview

Have you ever tried a Gatorade mix and you end up with not enough powder or too much? The solution to this would be "The Gatorade Maker". This project aims at creating a system that pours powder and water to make a Gatorade mix. The user will press a button and the appropriate amount of water and powder will be released in a cup. This will allow you to be worry-free about the accuracy of the water and powder you will have in your drink.

""Weekly log""

Team Members

  • Fazeela Kazmi
  • Jacob Pinter
  • Natalie Ng (TA)

Objectives

  • A successful project would allow the system to accurately dispense the powder and water in a glass with a press of a button.

Challanges

  • learning to code with Arduino
  • How to dispense ingredients cleanly/neatly/accurately
  • The building of the dispenser
  • Keeping up with the schedule

Gantt Chart

Gatorade Gant Chart2017-12-11 at 4.49.13 PM.png

Poster

Slide1.jpg

Budget

  • Total: $148.72

Design and Solutions

Stepper Motor

  • Stepper motor was used to dispense Gatorade powder into the cup.
  • We used the Arduino motor shield to help implement the rotation of the motor.
  • We had to 3D print an auger to slowly dispense the powder while the motor rotates.

Solenoid Valve

  • Solenoid valve is used to dispense water.
  • We had to find a valve that would dispense with very low pressure so that it could open up and dispense liquid.
  • We had to find tubing so that the water could flow in the direction that it was needed to flow in.
  • We had to make sure the valve did not have much leakage.
  • We had to figure out how to open/close the solenoid valve. // how to control open/close solenoid valve

Load Cell

  • Our goal was to make an accurate scale using a Load Cell
  • We built scale by putting load cell between to pieces of wood and then calibrated using this tutorial
  • Load Cell is able to measure how much powder and water has been dispensed
  • Load Cell tells valve and auger when to turn on and when to turn off
  • Scale was accurate within a tenth of a gram


Solutions

  • Designing/3D printing the Auger to perfectly fit into the T-PVC pipe.
  • Found Solenoid valve capable of functioning at low pressure.
  • Found tutorials with baseline code related to our three parts and then was able to implement them together.
  • Soldered wires together to ensure a stable connection.
  • The Design used a Load cell, Auger attached to a Stepper Motor, Selenoid valve connected with Tank. This entire system turns on when a button is pushed.
  • Designed and built a box that could work with the system.

Results

File:Gatorade Maker Code .pdf 

3D designed parts

Finished Product

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