Prototyping Competition

2014 Francis College of Engineering Prototyping Competition

Prizes:


- $1000 award for 1st place team
- $750 award for 2nd place team
- $500 award for 3rd place team
- $250 award for the people choice team (crowd voting)


Deadlines:


November 10, 2014 - Submit Proposal
November 21, 2014 - Submit Presentation
December 04, 2014 - Finals Competition and Awards


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2014 Francis College of Engineering Prototyping Competition

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Team SubZero did not place in the competition this year but has decided to continue improving and re-enter next year.

Team SubZero

Team SubZero
A capture of the team at the First Dean's Prototyping Challenge

Monday, October 27, 2014

Tentative Schedule

Week 1:

  • PVC Design
  • Enclosure Design
  • Component Selection
  • Material Write Up
  • Cardboard Model

Week 2:

  • RC Design
  • Web Cam
  • Attachments 

Week 3:

  • Tether Length
  • Aduino Code

Week 4:

  • Buoyancy Test
  • Waterproof Test 
  • Design Housing

Week 5:

  • Final Touches
  • Preparation for presentation
- ZM

Introduction

Hey guys, this our first video log briefly describing the content of our first meeting.  We talked about the general design, list of materials, and manufacturing process.  



Summary of Introduction Meeting:

To Do List:

  • PVC Design 
  • Enclosure Design 
  • Buoyancy Test
  • RC Design
  • Water Proofing Test
  • Material Write Up
  • Part Selection
  • Tether Cable Length 
  • Arduino Code
  • Attachments 
  • Cardboard Model
  • Kit Housing Design
  • Sort old junk to find reusable parts
Materials:
  • PVC 
    • Pipes, elbows, T - joints
  • Pipe insulation
  • Foam Core / Styrofoam
  • Hot Glue
  • Tape
  • Flex Seal / Marine Grease
  • Tether Cable
    • Ethernet
  • Plexi-glass
  • Screws
  • LEDs
  • Motors / Props
  • Wire
  • Zip-ties 
  • Arduino / Motor Shields 
  • Spot light 
  • Batteries
3D Printable / Laser Cut Parts:
  • Motor Mounts
  • Elbow Joints
  • Attachment Pieces
  • Electronic Enclosure / Cover Plate
  • Gasket 
Attachments:
  • Claw
  • Camera
  • Spotlight / Light Sensor
  • Partial Tether
  • Depth Gauge 
- ZM