EE 477 Final Report
ECE 477 Final Report
Spring 2006
Prashant Tim Clark Andy
Team Code Name: 2-Bit Robit_________________________________ Team ID: __2___
Team Members (#1 is Team Leader):
#1: Clark Malmgren Signature: ____________________ Date: _________
#2: Andy Brezinsky Signature: ____________________ Date: _________
#3: Prashant Garimella Signature: ____________________ Date: _________
#4: Timothy Sendgikoski Signature: ____________________ Date: _________
REPORT EVALUATION
|Component/Criterion |Score |Multiplier |Points |
|Abstract |0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |X 1 | |
|Project Overview and Block Diagram |0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |X 2 | |
|Team Success Criteria/Fulfillment |0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |X 2 | |
|Constraint Analysis/Component Selection |0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |X 2 | |
|Patent Liability Analysis |0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |X 2 | |
|Reliability and Safety Analysis |0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |X 2 | |
|Ethical/Environmental Impact Analysis |0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |X 2 | |
|Packaging Design Considerations |0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |X 2 | |
|Schematic Design Considerations |0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |X 2 | |
|PCB Layout Design Considerations |0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |X 2 | |
|Software Design Considerations |0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |X 2 | |
|Version 2 Changes |0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |X 1 | |
|Summary and Conclusions |0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |X 1 | |
|References |0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |X 2 | |
|Appendix A: Individual Contributions |0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |X 4 | |
|Appendix B: Packaging |0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |X 2 | |
|Appendix C: Schematic |0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |X 2 | |
|Appendix D: Top & Bottom Copper |0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |X 2 | |
|Appendix E: Parts List Spreadsheet |0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |X 2 | |
|Appendix F: Software Listing |0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |X 2 | |
|Appendix G: FMECA Worksheet |0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |X 2 | |
|Technical Writing Style |0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |X 8 | |
|CD of Project Website |0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |X 1 | |
| |TOTAL | |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
|Abstract |1 |
| 1.0 Project Overview and Block Diagram |2 |
| 2.0 Team Success Criteria and Fulfillment |3 |
| 3.0 Constraint Analysis and Component Selection |4 |
| 4.0 Patent Liability Analysis |8 |
| 5.0 Reliability and Safety Analysis |11 |
| 6.0 Ethical and Environmental Impact Analysis |20 |
| 7.0 Packaging Design Considerations |26 |
| 8.0 Schematic Design Considerations |29 |
| 9.0 PCB Layout Design Considerations |31 |
|10.0 Software Design Considerations |33 |
|11.0 Version 2 Changes |37 |
|12.0 Summary and Conclusions |37 |
|13.0 References |37 |
|Appendix A: Individual Contributions |A-1 |
|Appendix B: Packaging |B-1 |
|Appendix C: Schematic |C-1 |
|Appendix D: PCB Layout Top and Bottom Copper |D-1 |
|Appendix E: Parts List Spreadsheet |E-1 |
|Appendix F: Software Listing |F-1 |
|Appendix G: FMECA Worksheet |G-1 |
Abstract
Producing consistent and coherent large-scale recreations of images usually requires either expensive printing or the hiring of a professional painter. In this paper, we put forward the design of the 2-Bit Robit, a ‘robotic dot-matrix printer’ created specifically for the task of painting low resolution large-scale (tens of feet by tens of feet) images on flat horizontal surfaces. A detailed overview of the project is provided below, followed by the current status of the project.
In order to properly complete this project, many different considerations needed to be made. The first portion of this paper includes the following ‘professional’ design considerations. A project concept and initial design were created, along with a list of components. This design concept was checked for possible patent infringement. Later, as the design neared completion, an analysis of the design’s reliability and general safety was performed. At this time, recommendations for improving the environmental friendliness of the Robit’s production and disposal, as well as some suggestions for solving the ethical responsibilities of the manufacturer, were also proposed.
The process of designing the Robit itself began with a concept for the product packaging. This was followed by initial designs for circuit schematics and printed circuit boards. As the hardware phase progressed, software for the embedded systems was designed and tested. Concluding the paper will be a list of proposed changes for a Version 2 of the design and a summary of the major topics covered in this paper.
1. Project Overview and Block Diagram
The 2-Bit Robit is a ‘robotic dot-matrix printer’ designed for printing low-detail images (such as company logos) on large, flat surfaces. The Robit can use support printing images with up to 4 cans of spray paint or spray chalk. Images are first converted to a direction file using PC software and then transferred to the Robit via a wireless network connection. Included in the system are two IR/sonar beacons, which allow the Robit to maintain a proper heading while printing the image. Current estimations allow for printing up to a 10’ x 10’ area on a single battery charge. Below is a more in-depth description of the Robit’s operation.
The Robit design acts much like a standard printer. However, instead of spooling a page through the printer, the robot will traverse the print area. The design has several major components necessary for achieving our goal. The first, and most obvious, is the spray can assembly.
There is an array of four cans, aligned perpendicular to the path of the Robit. Each can is triggered by a solenoid mounted underneath the Robit. Having the cans arrayed perpendicular allows us to print using more than one can at a time as we transverse the grid. Print times can be decreased in this manner by loading additional cans of the same color in the assembly.
The robot is driven using two high torque stepper motors. The initial design included four wheels, two on each side, with each motor driving both wheels on its side through a chain and sprocket drive-train. After testing, we determined that the weight of the additional wheels and the loss of torque in the chain were limiting our ability to maneuver the robot. As a result we switched to a three-wheel system with a single front wheel and two rear wheels. In the current set-up, each of the front wheels has its own motor connected by a short chain. Turns are achieved by increasing the speed of one side or for a sharp turn and reversing the direction on the other side. While the positioning is determined using dead reckoning, we have added an additional positioning system to correct for any error accrued. By using the difference in the speed of sound and the speed of light we are able to calculate our distance to one of two beacons placed diagonally on the far corners of the print grid.
Included on the Robit are a wireless connection and an embedded web server. Through the web interface a user is able to control the operation of the device. Direction files uploaded to the Robit are stored in on-board serial FLASH, which gives a file limit of 2MB. Below is a block diagram of the Robit’s main-board (Figure 1).
Figure 1-1. Block Diagram
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2. Team Success Criteria and Fulfillment
Below is a listing of the Project Specific Success Criteria and the status of their completion:
1) An ability to spray fixed-size circles of chalk at specified (X,Y) coordinates.
Fulfillment: We have not completed this success criteria. A motor problem has prevented us from demonstrating our software.
2) An ability to accurately determine location (X,Y) and heading (N/S/E/W) of Robit based on fixed markers in print grid.
Fulfillment: We have not completed this success criteria. We experienced a serious noise issue in the ultrasonic transmitter which was incorrectly triggering our timers.
3) An ability to traverse print the grid in a "progressive scan" fashion, with no more than 10% error.
Fulfillment: We have not completed this success criteria. A motor problem has prevented us from demonstrating our software.
4) An ability to "rasterize" an image file into a series of "spray dot of C/Y/M/K at location (X,Y)" commands.
Fulfillment: We have successfully completed this success criteria.
5) An ability to control the function of and report the status of the Robit via an embedded web server.
Fulfillment: We have successfully completed this success criteria.
Constraint Analysis and Component Selection
Most of the major constraints for the robot revolve around the ability of the robot to operate autonomously. The robot needs a mode of wireless communication with a PC. Weight will restrict the mobility and efficiency of the design. The robot will also have to be power efficient enough to paint a large image without the need to recharge. In order for the image to have any accuracy, the robot must have a positioning system accurate within a few centimeters. The robot will also require sufficient on-chip memory to paint a image on the order of 10,000 square feet.
3.1.0 Computation Requirements
The robot is going to have several computational loads to service simultaneously. Accurately triangulating the position will prove to be one of the most taxing issues the robot will need to overcome. In response to this issue, the robot will have a dedicated microcontroller dedicated to the positioning system.
In addition to both of these microcontrollers, the robot will require two or more stationary beacons at known positions to calculate its position. They will need to decode an incoming infrared signal and simultaneously send back both infrared and sonar acknowledge signals.
This positioning module's most important feature will be a very accurate timer. Since it will be measuring the time for a sound wave to travel a distance, a slow timer would not give significant resolution for our project. It will also need to calculate the position based on the timing data fast enough that it the position is still valid. To increase standardization and modularity, it will communicate with the main microcontroller via I2C.
The main microcontroller will be responsible for the rest of the robot's functions. The microcontroller will host a web interface which will allow the user to upload an instruction file. It will utilize external ram to store the painting instructions. The microcontroller will run two stepper motors to navigate the print area. It will also drive four solenoids to spray each can. The microcontroller will use both dead reckoning and triangulation data to calculate its position. It will need to try to correct for discrepancies in both position and vector.
3.1.1 Interface Requirements
Each of the microcontrollers will have a different set of interface requirements. The main microcontroller needs Ethernet, and I2C built in. It will also need to interface with the external ram, solenoids and stepper motors. These connections can be accomplished through general purpose I/O. The positioning microcontroller needs to have I2C built in. It will also interface with infrared transmitters, an infrared receiver, and a sonar receiver. The beacon microcontrollers will interface with infrared transmitters, an infrared receiver, and a sonar emitter.
3.1.2 On-Chip Peripheral Requirements
The main microcontroller will utilize Ethernet to host the wireless router and I2C to communicate with the positioning system. The positioning microcontroller will have I2C to transmit location data to the main microcontroller and will need a high resolution timer channel. In order to achieve acceptable resolution, the timer will have to be at least 16 bits.
3.1.3 Off-Chip Peripheral Requirements
To expand the capabilities of the robot, it will have off chip RAM. This will interface with the main microcontroller. The robot will therefore also require an address decoder chip to sit between the microcontroller and the RAM itself.
3.1.4 Power Constraints
The robot will be powered by a single DC battery. The battery will be the largest contributor to the weight of the overall design. Therefore, it is important to reduce the power needs of the robot and in turn reduce the size of the battery. The largest consumers of power in the system will be the stepper motors, solenoids, and infrared transmitters.
3.1.5 Packaging Constraints
The main design issues are weight and size. As with any mobile robot, smaller and lighter robots are better. They will reduce the required power characteristics of the drive train. The battery and stepper motors will likely account for approximately 75% of the entire weight. The other parts are not as bounded by weight and size because of their comparatively small sizes.
3.1.6 Cost Constraints
Because of the project's uniqueness, there are very few products to compare it to. There are no commercial products for sale that do large scale dot matrix printing. The most expensive parts for the robot are the stepper motors and the battery.
3.2 Component Selection Rationale
The main microcontroller's main requirement is that it has an integrated Ethernet system as well as I2C or an equivalent serial standard. It also will need to have a significant processing speed to handle the position correction system. These restraints narrowed the possibilities to the MC9S12NE64 and several Rabbit cores. The best Rabbit for the design is the RCM3710. The major advantage of the RCM3710 is its on board 10-Base-T RJ-45 connection. On the other hand, the module is 3 inches long and only has 33 I/O ports. Instead of I2C, it has SPI. This is harder to implement and will have less standardization. The module costs $49 a piece [1]. The MC9S12NE64 will need an external transformer and a RJ-45 jack, but it will still have a smaller footprint than the Rabbit. It also has 70 I/O pins and is available in a surface mount for only $8.22. It has I2C as well as SPI [2]. This will add extra expandability to the project. For these reasons, we believe the MC9S12NE64 to be the best candidate for the main microcontroller.
The positioning microcontroller's two main requirements are that it have a very fast and accurate timer module as well as an I2C interface. The first microcontroller that we looked at was the PIC16C62B. This microcontroller is inexpensive and meets the major requirements. It has I2C natively on the chip. The PIC also has a 16 bit timer and runs at a 20 MHz clock signal [3]. This will give us a possible resolution of approximately 17 microns. We also sampled the Atmel ATmega8. This microcontroller is only a few cents more expensive and has all the same major properties as the PIC. The advantage of the Atmel is that it runs a RISC architecture with 130 instructions. Since they have the same clock speed, the ATmega8 should prove more powerful than the PIC [4]. Since the positioning microcontroller will constantly doing triangulation calculations, the ATmega8 will power the positioning system. To improve modularity, we will use the ATmega8 for the beacons as well.
For the external ram, the largest concern was response time. Anything over 4MB will provide sufficient expandability to allow for very large images. We looked at two reasonably priced models from Cypress Semiconductor Corporation. The first, model number CY7C1041CV33, had a storage capacity of 4 MB and a response time of 10 ns. The advantage of this chip is it has only 44 pins [5]. The CY7C1367A has a capacity of 9 MB and a fast response time of 2.5 ns. Its drawback is that it has 100 pins [6]. As it is a surface mount part, it is not huge, but larger than the 4 MB counterpart. Despite this downside, the response time is important so that the robot can print freely without having to stall to wait on data. Therefore, we have chosen the 9MB CY7C1367A.
Our stepper motor is the base of all movement for the robot. It is important that the motor be capable of powering the entire robot. Despite this, the stepper motor should have a reasonably small power consumption and small size. Stepper motors are in general quite large, so there is a limit to what we can save. We looked at Anaheim Automation's 34D307. It has a step size of 1.8º and produces 300 oz-in. It weights 7.8 lbs and has a current draw of 3.5 amps per phase [7]. Lin Engineering's model 5718L-01S also has a step size of 1.8º and produces 294 oz-in. It weights only 2.2 lbs and has a current draw of 1.4 amps per phase. It also is only 2.3 inches in diameter in comparison to Anaheim's 3.4 inches [8]. The Lin Engineering model is the best choice for the robot.
The battery for the robot will need to source a large current for a significant amount of time to allow the robot to finish painting an entire picture. We considered a deep cycle marine battery from Sportsman Marine Battery. The 12 V battery weighs nearly 53 lbs but provides 110 amp hours. It also is 12” wide which would increase the size of our robot [9]. We also looked at the maintenance free YTX5L-BS by Yuasa Battery Inc. It provides 4 amp hours at 12 V. It only weights 3.5 lbs and is only 5” wide [10]. At $30, the Yuasa battery is half the cost of the most affordable deep cycle batteries. We have chosen the Yuasa because it will save us weight and space on our robot.
3. Patent Liability Analysis
Infringement on a patent can come in one of two forms; literal infringement and infringement on the doctrine of equivalents [11]. Literal infringement occurs when a device performs a function the exact same way as a patented device. These types of infringements are typically easy to spot and are easy to prove infringement on. An infringement under the Doctrine of Equivalents occurs when a device performs the same function in substantially the same way. In the following analysis, three patents will be described and compared to our project.
4.1 Results of Patent and Product Search
A patent search with the US Patent and Trademark Office was conducted using search terms and concepts use in our project. As a result, we were not able to find any patents of any similarity to the overall project. This required a modification to search parameters to focus more upon subsystems than the design itself. Search terms related to the positioning system, the spraying system, the file uploading via web browser, the positioning algorithm to process the position data, etc were all used and a number of results turned up.
Patent 6,702,415 “Ink-jet printing method and apparatus” [12] filed on June 5, 2002, describes a method for discharging ink for each pixel onto a printing medium while scanning an ink-jet across the medium. In addition it describes the use of a computer to control the printing process (claim 4) as well as the storage of a printable file to describe the contents to print (claim 5).
Patent 5,709,321 “Apparatus for remotely discharging the contents of an aerosol container” [13] filed February 22, 1996 describes an electromechanical solenoid used to remotely discharge an inverted aerosol spray can. It also covers the holding of the inverted can and mounting of the can on a vehicle. The claims stated in this patent indicate its intended usage relate to the remote spraying of an aerosol can from an operator while the can is mounted to a vehicle and in motion.
Patent 6,850,024 “Navigation method and system for autonomous machines with markers defining the working area” filed May 16, 2002 [14] is a robot which uses fixed position markings to navigate an area. The position markers consist of a boundary placed around the perimeter of the area where the robot is to work. Upon startup the robot moves around the entire working area and memorizes the positions of the boundaries. Then, from a fixed starting position, it moves around the work area, comparing its internal memory map of the area with its on board sensors and corrects for any discrepancies.
4.2 Analysis of Patent Liability
Patent 6,702,415 [12] describes a method for printing ink on a medium. In a way, we are “printing” our spray paint (ink) on the ground (medium). There is a significant difference in the operation of our device and the patent description related to the advance of the print head in the y-direction. As described in the patent, the print head travels across the medium in the x- direction. Upon completion of the line, it returns to the “home position” and the medium is advanced underneath the head. Because our medium is not movable, instead moving the print head in the y-direction, and we do not return to home after every x-pass, the robot should not infringe on this patent literally. However since the basic operation of depositing ink on a medium is identical, it could be argued that we are infringing under the doctrine of equivalents. Numerous commercial products exist which perform this printing function in a similar way to what is laid out in the claims above. This technology can be found in most ink-jet printers.
We are literally infringing on patent 5,709,321 [13] with the robot device. Since we need to spray the cans under control of the microprocessor, we are required to use a solenoid device. Under examination of the diagrams, the proposed method of spraying is identical to what is being designed for the use of our project. Furthermore, the claim for mounting the cans on a vehicle is a fundamental requirement of our design and thus results in infringement.
Patent 6,850,024 [14] describes a system for using correction data to correct a vehicle's position based an internal memory map of the area. The Robit's design uses correction data from a positioning beacon to correct its location according to the internal spray memory image. Despite the large differences in how this is accomplished and the overall usage, the possibility of an infringement of claim 1 based on the doctrine of equivalents could be argued.
4.3 Action Recommended
While the first and third patents described above are close to describing operation of the device created, only patent the first patent generates enough concern to warrant a deeper investigation into infringement. Since the patent is quite general describing the ink-jet system, the movement across the page and due to the fact that it can be compared to writing on a piece of paper with a pen (an ink-jet like device), the defense of patenting a trivial operation could be used to defeat the patent.
The third patent discussed above is a direct infringement and must be licensed for the project to continue. Without developing a new method of controlling the cans using a technology other than solenoids or another type of electromechanical device, there is no way of firing the cans and the basic functionality of the robot is non-existent. The cheapest and easiest method of resolving this infringement is licensing.
4. Reliability and Safety Analysis
In order to analyze the reliability of the 2-bit Robit, the reliability of certain key components is considered. These components, and their function in the Robit, are
1) Freescale MC9S12NE64, main microcontroller
2) Linear LT1940, regulator in main power supply
3) Fairchild TIP-122, motor & solenoid control
4) Linear LTC1983-5, -5V charge pump for ultrasonic receiver
5) Fairchild LM2931A, voltage regulator in beacon power supply
Each component was chosen because of its importance to the system and the higher strain the device will be operating under. For calculating component reliability, values were taken from the Military Handbook on Reliability Prediction of Electronic Equipment [15]. Calculations are for the predicted number of failures per 106 hours. The models used are described in table 5-1 below, and their parameters in table 5-2.
Table 5-1, Reliability Models
|Model [15] |Application |
|λP = (C1 * πT + C2 * πE) * πQ * πL |Microcircuits, Gate/Logic Arrays, and Microprocessors |
|λP = λb*πT*πA*πR*πS*πQ*πE |Low Frequency Bipolar Transistors |
|λP = λb*πR*πQ*πE |Fixed Film Resistors |
|λP = λb*πT*πS*πC*πQ*πE |Low Frequency Diode |
Table 5-2, Parameter Descriptions
|Parameter |Description [15], [16] |
|λP |Predicted number of failures per 106 hours of operation |
|C1 |Die complexity |
|πT |Temperature coefficient |
|C2 |A constant based on the number of pins |
|πE |Environmental constant (Ground, Mobile for all components) |
|πQ |Learning factor |
|πL |Quality factor |
|λb |Base failure probability related to construction |
|πA |Application factor |
|πR |Power Rating factor |
|πS |Stress factor |
|πC |Construct Construction Factor |
In the following analyses, parameters for each component are listed in a table along with the reasoning for their selection.
Table 5-3, Freescale MC9S12NE64 Microcontroller
λP = (C1 * πT + C2 * πE) * πQ * πL
|Parameter |Value |Justification [15] |
|C1 |0.28 |16-bit Microcontroller |
|C2 |.046 |112-pin SMT device |
| | |C2 = 2.8 * 10-4 * (NP)1.08, NP = 112 |
|πT |1.8 |Based on worst-case temperature of 105oC [2] |
|πE |4.0 |Ground, Mobile environment |
|πQ |10 |Commercial Screening Level |
|πL |1.0 |Years in Production ≥ 2 |
|Results | | |
|λP |6.89 |Failures per 106 hours of operation |
|MTTF |145137.88 hours |~ 16.56 years |
The MC9S12NE64 was chosen for reliability analysis because it is the main component of the design. All systems in the Robit depend on the proper operation of the 9S12. Using the values listed in table 5-3, λP for the MC9S12NE64 is 6.89 per 106 hours. This gives a mean time to failure (MTTF) of 145137.88 hours, or about 16.56 years. In choosing values for analysis, only the factors πT and πQ were estimated, all other values were based on values in the MIL handbook and the 9S12 data sheet.
Table 5-4, Linear LT1940 Voltage Regulator
λP = (C1 * πT + C2 * πE) * πQ * πL
|Parameter |Value |Justification [15] |
|C1 |.020 |Estimation based on 101 to 300 transistor linear device |
|C2 |.006 |Based on 17-pin, Hermetic device |
| | |C2 = 2.8 * 10-4 * (NP)1.08, NP = 17 |
|πT |7.0 |Based on worst-case temperature of 85oC [17] |
|πE |4.0 |Ground, Mobile environment |
|πQ |10 |Commercial Screening Level |
|πL |1.0 |Years in Production ≥ 2 |
|Results | | |
|λP |1.64 |Failures per 106 hours of operation |
|MTTF |60976.10 hours |~ 69.56 years |
This component was included in the reliability analysis because it provides power to the microcontroller and all other components of the main PCB and will be operating at a high temperature. Based on the values listed in table 5-4, the failure rate per 106 hours is 1.64, which translates to a mean time to failure of approximately 61,000 hours, or 70 years. Again, the values for πQ and πL were not estimated. πT was chosen as the worst-case scenario for this component. C1 was estimated based on the size of the component with a tendency towards a higher value so that any error would be ‘on the side of caution.’
Table 5-5, Fairchild TIP-122 Darlington Transistor, NPN Transistors
λP = λb*πT*πA*πR*πS*πQ*πE (2 x NPN Transistors)
|Parameter |Value |Justification [15] |
|λb |.00074 |NPN type bipolar transistor, low frequency |
|πT |8.1 |Based on worst-case temperature of 150oC (maximum junction temperature) [18] |
|πA |0.70 |Switching application |
|πR |10 |Rated at up to 500 Watts [18] |
|πS |.065 |πS = .045 exp (3.1(VS)), VS = VCE / VCEO (VCEO rated value, 100 V [18]) |
|πQ |5.5 |Unknown quality, non-plastic |
|πE |9.0 |Ground, Mobile environment |
|Results | | |
|λP |0.135 |Failures per 106 hours of operation |
|MTTF |7.41E6 hours |845 years |
Two components in the TIP-122 Darlington Transistor are a pair of NPN transistors. For this calculation, worst case values are assumed for temperature. All other values are based on calculations or standards in the MIL handbook.
Table 5-6, Fairchild TIP-122 Darlington Transistor, Fixed Value Film Resistors
λP = λb*πR*πQ*πE
|Parameter |Value |Justification [15] |
|Λb |.0012 |Based on Stress Factor of 0.1 (36 W / 500 W) and ambient temperature of 90oC [15] |
|πR |1.0 / 1.1 |Value for resistance (0, 0.1MΩ) / Value for resistance [0.1MΩ, 1 MΩ] |
|πQ |15 |Unknown Quality Level |
|πE |8.0 |Ground, Mobile environment |
|Results | | |
|λP |0.144 / 0.158 |Failures per 106 hours of operation, for 0.12kΩ and 3kΩ respectively |
|MTTF (hours) |6.94E6 / 6.33E6|~ 792.22 years / 722.02 years |
Two components in the TIP-122 Darlington Transistor are a pair of resistors, rated at 3kΩ and 0.12kΩ. For the purpose of selecting values, the resistors are assumed to be film type with fixed values. The TIP-122 component is rated for up to 500 Watts [18] though it is expected that worst case VCE will be 12V at 3A, or 36 Watts. All values are based on calculations or standards in the MIL handbook.
Table 5-7, Fairchild TIP-122 Darlington Transistor, Low Frequency Diode
λP = λb*πT*πS*πC*πQ*πE
|Parameter |Value |Justification [15] |
|λb |.0020 |Voltage Regulator diode |
|πT |6.75 |Based on worst-case temperature of 150oC (maximum junction temperature) [18] |
|πS |1.0 |Voltage Regulator diode |
|πC |1.0 |Metallurgically bonded |
|πQ |10 |Commercial Screening Level |
|πE |4.0 |Ground, Mobile environment |
|Results | | |
|λP |0.54 |Failures per 106 hours of operation |
|MTTF |1.85E6 hours |~ 211.26 years |
The fifth component of the Darlington Transistor is a diode across the collector and emitter of one transistor. All values listed above are based on values listed in the MIL handbook.
Table 5-8, Fairchild TIP-122 Darlington Transistor, Final Values
|Results | | |
|λP |1.112 |Failures per 106 hours of operation (sum of λP values of components [15]) |
|MTTF |8.99E6 hours |~ 102.6 years |
There are a total of 12 TIP-122s on the main board. Motor control and solenoid triggering are handled by the TIP-122s, as such they are critical components in the functionality of the Robit. Also, depending on their frequency of triggering, these may face significant heat gain. Because the device features multiple internal components, its λP and MTTF were calculated as per a hybrid device, which entails calculating for the components and summing these for the final value. According to the calculations performed based on information in the MIL handbook and the TIP-122 data sheet, these devices will have a λP of 1.112 failures per 106 hours of operation and a mean time to failure of ~102.6 years.
Table 5-9, Linear LTC1983-5
λP = (C1 * πT + C2 * πE) * πQ * πL
|Parameter |Value |Justification [15] |
|C1 |.010 |Estimation for Linear MOS component of 1-100 gates |
|C2 |.0019 |6-pin, Hermetic device |
| | |C2 = 2.8 * 10-4 * (NP)1.08, NP = 6 |
|πT |7.0 |Based on worst-case temperature of 85oC [19] |
|πE |4.0 |Ground, Mobile environment |
|πQ |10 |Commercial Screening Level |
|πL |1.0 |Years in Production ≥ 2 |
|Results | | |
|λP |.776 |Failures per 106 hours of operation |
|MTTF |1.29E6 hours |~ 147.01 years |
The Linear LTC1983-5 is used to provide the -5 V supply to an OPAMP in the sonar receiver circuit of the main board. Because this is a voltage supplying component, it is likely to operate at well above ambient temperature, and thus, where down more quickly than other nearby components. Calculations for this device show an expected .776 failures per 106 hours of operation, and a mean time to failure of ~147.01 years.
Table 5-10, Fairchild LM2931A
λP = λb*πT*πA*πR*πS*πQ*πE
|Parameter |Value |Justification [15] |
|λb |.00074 |Base value for bipolar transistor |
|πT |8.1 |Based on worst-case temperature of 150oC (maximum junction temperature) [20] |
|πA |1.5 |Transistor performing linear amplification |
|πR |1.56 |Max power (Pr) of 3.3 Watts [20], πR = (Pr)0.37 |
|πS |.050 |πS = .045 exp (3.1(VS)), VS = VCE / VCEO (VCEO rated value, ~28 V [20]) |
|πQ |5.5 |Assumed Lower Quality level |
|πE |9.0 |Ground, Mobile environment |
|Results | | |
|λP |.035 |Failures per 106 hours of operation |
|MTTF |2.86E7 hours |~ 3.26E3 years |
|Per 2 Devices |λP = .07 |MTTF = 1.43E7 hours, ~ 1.63E3 years |
This component is the voltage regulator for the beacon system. Because it is the power-supply component for a key feature of the design, it is included in this reliability analysis. The LM2931A package contains two bipolar transistors, and thus is calculated as a hybrid component. It is expected to have .07 failures per 106 hours of operation and a mean time to failure of about 1.63E3 years.
Considering each of the mean times to failures separately, the shortest time to failure (or the component most likely to fail) is the main microcontroller. Its rating for failures per 106 hours is 6.89, the highest of any component. The sum of all λP values for components in the main board is 22.72, which gives the system an estimated mean time to failure of 4.4E4 hours, or about five years. This may seem like a small value in comparison to many of the other components, but there are other factors that should be considered.
In looking at the MTTF of the Robit, the difficulty to repair a broken component must be considered, as well as the expected life of the Robit as a retail product. The design of the Robit is such that the main board can easily be replaced: current specifications state that the main board will be enclosed in its own housing with all peripherals connected via headers. Any malfunctions in the main board can then be fixed by sending a new main board to the consumer, rather than replacing the entire Robit or having the Robit shipped to a repair location. Likewise, because the beacons are physically independent, any malfunctions can be fixed by sending out a replacement unit. As to the life-span, a production version of the Robit would most likely have a retail life of no more than 2-4 years, depending on the rate at which improvements to the software and hardware are developed. Thus, for the majority of consumers, by the time the product fails, they would likely be looking to purchase an upgraded system.
5.1 Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
In considering the Robit from the standpoint of possible failure modes and their effects, it became apparent that three levels of criticality were necessary. Below (Table 5-11) is a description of these three levels of criticality and the maximum probability for each.
Table 5-11, Criticality Levels for Robit System
|Criticality Level |Description |Acceptable Failure Rate |
|Low |System does not operate as expected |λ < 10-5 |
|Medium |Possibility of excessive spraying, may lead to |λ < 10-7 |
| |‘permanent’ marking of surface | |
|High |Possible harm to user |λ < 10-9 |
The value for the acceptable failure rate for Low criticality was chosen based on the lack of danger to the user for failures of this type, and because the Robit’s main board is easily replaced in case of any component failures (reducing the inconvenience to the user).
Medium criticality is designated as occurring when there is a system failure in which the Robit could spray outside of the intended pixel matrix. In this case, there is a greater inconvenience to the user because not only might they need to repair the Robit, but they also would need to clean the print area before attempting another printing. In the case of spray chalk, this can be accomplished by hosing down the area with water and letting it dry, but if spray paint were used, then chemicals would be required to remove the errant paint. In either case, this leads to a higher dissatisfaction with the product than a simple board failure because the user now has to expend resources on clean-up of the area before they can attempt another print. Also, it is possible the user may demand that the Robit manufacturers pay for the cleanup, or in extreme cases, they may pursue litigation for damages to property. Considering these factors, the value of 10-7 was selected for medium criticality.
High criticality was assigned the standard failure rate. For the Robit, it is not expected that users will have frequent contact with the device while it is in operation. Instead, they are in the most danger during the initialization of the Robit, while changing spray cans during operation, and when collecting the Robit after printing. These times account for a small percentage of the Robit’s active time, and so it is not necessary to consider any more extreme measures.
Key functional blocks of the Robit are assigned descriptor characters in table 5-12 below. The column labeled “Key Component” is a listing of the component in each block listed as the most likely to suffer a failure. Schematics for these components are included in appendix C while their safety analyses are in appendix G.
Table 5-12, Functional Blocks
|Block Descriptor |Block Name |Key Component |
|A |Main Microcontroller Circuit |MC9S12NE64 |
|B |Optoisolation & Amplifiers |TIP-122 |
|C |Power Supply |Linear LT1940 |
|D |Positioning System |LTC1982-5 |
|E |Beacon |ATmega8 |
5. Ethical and Environmental Impact Analysis
A major concern in this project is keeping the spray painting process clean and tidy without causing any inconvenience to the user while minimizing the harmful effects on the environment. The Robit has been analyzed from all possible aspects to provide the best quality product to the user. Testing the product under several appropriate conditions, placing the appropriate warning labels, and providing cautions in the user manual are some of the possible ways of overcoming the shortcomings while designing the Robit. Details regarding the ethical challenges, its solutions and other environmental challenges are discussed in detail in the following sections.
6.1 Ethical Impact Analysis
According to the code of ethics by National Institute for Engineering Ethics (NIEE), “Fundamental principles of conduct of engineers includes truth, honesty and trustworthiness in their service to society, and honorable and ethical practice showing fairness, courtesy and good faith toward clients, colleagues and others.”[21] While designing the Robit, there were several ethical considerations which needed to be addressed in order to ensure the safety and reliability, as well as the robustness, of the product. It is noteworthy that the product needs to be thoroughly tested under a variety of operating conditions before it is launched. Following is the account of some of the important ethical challenges considered before releasing the product into the market.
6.1.1 Testing under variety of conditions:
The various components of the Robit, like the positioning system, power supply, the serial flash memory, and other critical components, are controlled through the main microcontroller on board via software. Any sort of software flaw can cause malfunctioning of the microcontroller of the system which, in turn, can have severe effects on the Robit’s performance, leading to a great degree of uncertainty for the user.
A. Failure in the positioning system
Any kind of software flaw can cause malfunctioning of the microcontroller of the system, which may have critical effects on the user, ranging from low severity to high. The most essential test was to make sure that the positioning system of ultrasonic / IR receivers and transmitters on the Robit were able to communicate with the beacons all the time. The failure of the positioning system is a critical error within the Robit system, as the Robit’s microcontroller cannot position itself at the correct location on the print area and will fail to function correctly. Sometimes, software failures can also make the Robit to behave in an unpredictable fashion, like printing outside its regular path and running over user’s foot and leading to some kinds of minor injuries or bruises. Another time, the user might want to print some logo on the grass field with flower beds on the edges. Software bugs can cause Robit to lose its track and can potentially damage the flower beds by trampling all the tender plants.
To prevent the Robit from printing on random surfaces outside its printing range, the positioning system should be thoroughly tested against flaws in the software. In case of detection of loss of communication with the beacon system, the Robit should be programmed to temporarily disable itself until it is properly reset.
B. Failure in the Serial Flash Memory
Another software constraint considered while designing the Robit was failure in the serial flash memory. The direction file of the user selected image is stored in this memory. This memory should be cleared each time before loading new direction file. Due to some software bugs, if this memory is not cleared, then there is a possibility of the memory being overwritten and the Robit will be unable to access following segments of the file. This failure can be troublesome for the user, as the Robit memory will be overwritten each time, thus causing it to print old images that may be present in the memory.
This problem can be solved through several software checks. Before loading the new segments of the file, the software should estimate the actual space left in the memory. In case of insufficient space left in the memory, it should clear the old segments from the memory to create more space for new segment of the directional file. The older segments of the file can be discarded because the Robit has already completed printing those segments on the surface.
C. Failure in Triggering the Solenoids and Motors
Triggering of the solenoids and the rotation of the motors are also controlled by the main microcontroller. Incase of a software bug, solenoid control can get stuck on. This case is unethical from the user’s point of view, as the solenoids will keep firing and spraying excessive paint in the printer area. If a permanent paint is being used, this can cause destruction of the surface being printed on. Similarly, there is a possibility of the motor’s control signal being stuck on. By keeping the coil of the motor active, current is being dumped directly across a low resistance wire acting as a short to the battery. This the battery at danger of catching fire and causing damage to the Robit and potentially the user. The solution to above mentioned problem is to detect the fault in the motors and solenoids via software routines and hardware interlock checks. If any faults are detected the Robit should disable itself until reset by a qualified operator.
Another possible fault related to the motors that should be kept in mind for user safety is the maintenance of temperature of the motors and solenoids. Large amounts of heat are generated in the motors during their normal operation. Under abnormal operating conditions (such as hot summer day), the motors may overheat. This can cause damage to the motors and present a burn risk to the user. There is a similar risk of damage from water if operated in damp or rainy conditions. Both heat and water issues can be solved by using fan cooled motors and adding proper waterproofing to the motors. Also, effort should be made to make sure that any motor housing is well ventilated or louvered so that hot air is not trapped inside [22].
6.1.2 Placement of warning labels
The user can be warned of the potential hazards associated within the product by placing appropriate warning labels on the product. Some of these warning labels include:
1) The power supply circuit may cause some of the components including the main microcontroller to overheat and possibly catch fire as a result of excessive output voltage from the circuit. This can cause injury to the user or persons nearby. This problem can be solved through use appropriate fuses in the circuits, so that they may prevent damage to the main components.
2) There will be a general warning label issued informing the user to follow any warnings issued by the spray paint company regarding the harmful effects of inhaling the emissions from these paints. These emissions may cause dizziness, nausea or breathing problems [23]. This problem can be solved to some extent by using non-toxic paints or water-based natural paints that give off almost no fumes. These paints are better for the user’s health and the environment [24].
3) The drive train assembly exposes the user to a pinch and crush hazard. A shield should be placed around the motors and wheels to stop a user from placing their hands in the chain. Proper placards and labels should be also placed in the region.
6.1.3 Providing cautions in the user documentation
There also exists a greater possibility that the Robit may malfunction due to mishandling by a user rather than a fault in either the software or the hardware. Thus it is critical to make the user aware about the safe functioning of the product through the user manual. This will help to ensure the reliability of the Robit in the long run, as well as the safety of the user. As an example, the user should be cautioned against operating the Robit in a closed environment due to risk of harmful emissions from the spray cans. Additionally, the user should be warned that Robit should not be run for extended periods of time during the summers or in damp conditions, as there is a risk of damaging the electrical components of the Robit. The manual shall contain all the necessary information about the product and detailed operating instructions for the safe use of the product.
6.1.4 Adding Safety Mechanisms
Certain safety mechanism can also be built-in, which will ensure the safety of the customers. These include:
1) Incase of high output voltage passing through the major components, the same can be prevented by adding current sinking resistors or fuse.
2) The solenoid system or motor system shall be disabled to prevent the Robit from either over spraying or getting stuck at one point on the ground.
3) Provide proper insulation between power supply and microcontroller to avoid potential noise which can affect the functioning of other components.
6.2 Environmental Impact Analysis
The code of ethics of the National Institute for Engineering Ethics also states that “Engineers shall examine the societal and environmental impact of their actions and projects, including the wise use and conservation of resources and energy, in order to make informed recommendations and decisions” [22]. This section of the paper will highlight the environmental impact of the design in various stages of its life cycle
A. Product Manufacture
The Robit system utilizes three printed circuit boards (PCB), one for the main robot system and one for each of the beacons. Considerable hazardous waste materials are generated in the production of a PCB [25]. Some of the typical waste products include: Industrial wastewater and treatment residue, spent process baths, alkaline acids used for cleaning equipments, copper sulfate crystals and reflow oil. Improper disposal of these waste materials can lead to future liabilities of this manufacturing process. The waste materials from PCB should be treated separately from non-hazardous materials. An alternative solution to the problem could be to use non-toxic chemicals for the manufacture of the boards [26].
Lead fumes are generated while soldering components on the board. These fumes, if inhaled, can lead to lead poisoning and ailments of the nervous-system. One solution is to outfit the manufacturing environment with an appropriate ventilation system, including air filters which can absorb all the harmful gasses and fumes from the mass manufacturing of the product. Also, lead-free soldering solutions can be considered. [27]
B. Normal Use
The 2-bit Robit uses spray cans which release low level toxic emissions into the air and pollute the environment. Some of these spray cans contain CFC gases (aerosol), the gas responsible for depleting the ozone layer. These spray cans’ propellants are generally flammable and create a fire hazard [28]. An alternative solution to this problem is to use non-toxic or water based spray paints or spray chalks which are non-aerosol based.
The Robit is powered by sealed lead acid marine batteries. This is a potential environmental hazard as a result of improper disposal of damaged or extinguished batteries. An alternative solution to lead acid batteries could be to use Nickel Metal Hydride batteries which are used in high-voltage electric and hybrid vehicles. These batteries have longer life expectancy than lead-acid batteries and can be recycled easily using electrochemical technologies, thus avoiding potential air emissions associated with the recycling process [29].
C. Disposing / Recycling
There are few critical concerns regarding the disposal of the product after it completes its lifespan. As mentioned above, the components used in the Robit are not all environmentally friendly, and thus careful measures need to be taken by the users to avoid problems leading to environmental degradation.
Following are a few possible ways of disposing off the parts of the Robit:
1) Since the printed circuit board contains several toxic chemicals, they should be disposed of carefully [30]. Many elements, such as gold, silver, and copper, can be recovered and recycled from the boards. Thus, many companies are offering recycling services for PCBs, returning their salvage value to the producer.
2) When lead-acid batteries are disposed of in landfills, their toxic contents may leach into the groundwater. Thus, special care has to be taken in disposing of lead batteries. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) nearly 80% of lead-acid batteries are recyclable [31]. During disposal, `the sulfuric acid is purified and recycled. The lead plates in the batteries are melted, refined, and recycled. The plastic case used outside can be shredded and recycled.
The required information regarding the disposal of waste products from the Robit should be furnished in the user manual to minimize the environmental hazard.
6. Packaging Design Considerations
The uniqueness of the project is evident in the lack of prior commercial art found for the design. A design review analysis as performed on the project. Following is a similar project for the spray subsystem as well as a commercial robotic platform.
7.1.1 Product #1
The “Bikes against Bush” [32] project was designed as a protest tool for the 2004 Republican National Convention. Using a series of spray cans mounted on the back of bicycles, protesters were able to quickly print large amounts of text banners on the ground with messages provided via SMS messaging.
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Designed by Joshua Kinberg, the system features 5 spray cans side by side. A series of solenoids placed along the bottom of the nozzles provide the necessary mechanical action to trigger the spray. Metal U-hooks attach the cans to the Plexiglas box containing the electronics.
The transparency of the Plexiglas gives individuals an inside look into the inner workings of the project. The ability to easily mold and shape Plexiglas to create a nice box is a plus. However the project is mainly to be used outdoors and this is not a good choice for harsh environments.
We plan on basing our can spray system off of this design as it's almost exactly what we're attempting to do. The cans however will be mounted over a slot cut in the middle of the robot instead of hung off the back like this design. We also plan on using Plexiglas for the housing of the electronics and the battery cover. This is due to the ease of working with plexiglass and the quality of the end result. This should give us a crisp cover for the battery and solid and clean base for the electronic mount.
Since we are using a robotic platform as a driving mechanism compared to a bicycle we have a few different requirements for mounting the spray cans. The solenoids will be mounted in a vertical manner to minimize the width of the robot. If the cans were mounted on the robot as shown in Illustration 1, the robot would need to be twice as wide as shown. Mounting them vertically as opposed to horizontally also clears up room on the sides of the robot for the stepper motor mountings.
7.1.2 Product #2
The Workman Robotic Platform by Kadtronix [33] is designed to be a platform to expand upon. Constructed out of ABS plastic it provides a complete system of motors, controllers, and a battery to decrease development time of projects.
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The robot measures 15”L x 19”W and weighs in at 20 lbs. It is driven by 2 high torque 12v motors. The plastic casing allows for easy modification for mounting of sensors and additional electronics. The design includes two front wheels and a rear floating castor.
The robot has an easy design because there are only two drive motors. This allows you to spin the robot in place over an axis between the front wheels. The motors are simple worm-gear driven devices that do not have any type of feedback as to position. This has a disadvantage of not allowing you to know where you were without adding sensors. In addition the ABS plastic and overall construction is not robust enough for outdoor use.
Our original design called for two powered wheels with a caster as this design uses, however since our rotation axis needs to be around the center of the robot and not around the center of the powered wheel axis, we need to drive both pairs of wheels directly. We plan on expanding the use of ABS plastic for the shell in our design by using Plexiglas for its ability to easily be modified and worked with.
The Robit will be powered by stepper motors instead of standard DC motors. This gives us the necessary precision to detect our location using dead-reckoning and the ability to precisely move our robot to the proper position to place the spray in the proper location.
7.2 Project Packaging Specifications
The Robit is built out of ¾” plywood [34] with 2 front mounted wheels and a back mounted caster. The robot is powered off of a 4 amp hour 12V Sealed Gel Acid battery. [35] The spray system is also built out of plywood with power door lock actuators as solenoids to trigger the cans. The drive system is comprised of 2 stepper motors connected to both wheels via a sprocket and chain. [8]
Running in a perpendicular direction to the motion are 4 spray cans. Directly infront of them are the motors and behind that, the battery. Mounted on behind the support for the spray cans is the circuit board and position system since the position sensor must be the tallest item on the robot.
7. Schematic Design Considerations
There are several functional blocks on the main board to accomplish the given task of spray painting on the surface. These blocks include the main control unit, the power supply, the voltage regulator, infrared / ultrasonic receivers and transmitters, solenoids and motors.
Apart from these blocks, there are few functional blocks placed in the beacon system which help in tracking the position of the Robit. There are two separate design systems; The Robit (main system) and the beacon system which help in tracking the robot.
Theory of Operation
(A) The ROBIT
i) Microcontroller (Free scale MC9S12NE64)
The microcontroller MC9S12NE64 is the main functional block of the 2-Bit Robot. Most of the design considerations, like determining the supply voltage of 3.3 V and operating frequency of 25 MHz, were determined from the recommendation of the manufacturer as provided in their datasheet [2]. This microcontroller also consists of BDM (Background Debug Mode) which would be useful for the in circuit programmable configuration.
The onboard microcontroller is loaded with the design from the user, transferred via a wireless connection from the user’s PC to the robot through the RJ-45 connector [36]. The supply voltage for the RJ-45 connector is determined to be 5V. The microcontroller enables the stepper motors to drive the wheels of the robot, as well as triggers the solenoids in order to spray paint in the paint grid. To track its current position, the microcontroller also communicates with the beacons through the IR/Ultrasonic receivers and transmitters. There are also provisions for an expansion PLD [39] operating at 3.3V supply along with this module. This module is to be used for any future I/O needs not currently implemented on the microcontroller.
ii) Power Supply
Determining an appropriate power supply was one of the critical decisions of the Robit design as different blocks on the main board had different power requirement. The solenoids and motors required a 12 V supply. A 3.3V supply is required to power the main microcontroller, while 5V supply is required for the IR/Ultrasonic receivers, and other components such as the Darlington array transistors. On the main board, a dual current mode PWM step down DC/DC converter chip, LT1940 [17] is used to step down 12V from our main power supply, a 7 AH (Amp Hour) Scaled Lead Acid battery, to generate a 3.3 V and 5 V power as required by the major components of the Robit. An LTC1983-5 [19] chip i.e. an inverting charge pump DC/DC converter is used to supply -5V DC power to the LM6154 chip of the ultrasonic receivers. LTC1983-5 inverter inputs 5V DC and outputs
-5V DC.
In order to regulate the power supply in the beacons, LM2931A chip is [20] used. It is a three-pin low dropout voltage regulator. It is used to output +5V supply to the microcontroller, IR / Sonar transmitters and receivers on the beacons.
iii) Solenoids and Motors
The TIP120 transistors [40] drive the solenoid’s driver circuits. Its operating voltage is determined to be12V, which could be justified, as lot of power is drawn by the solenoids to pull the nozzle of the spray cans. There are four different solenoids for four different color cans. Each solenoid is triggered by the microcontroller, which in turn pulls the nozzle of the spray cans, effectively spraying color on the surface.
The motor system is similar to the solenoid system. Once again, the TIP120 [40] transistors drive motor’s driver circuits. The operating voltage is 12 V. Two stepper motors are required in this design which is used to drive the wheels of the robit. Each of these motors is controlled by a single PWM channel from the microcontroller.
iv) Ultrasonic / IR Receiver
These systems make up the positioning unit on the main board. It is used to direct the robot while painting on the surface in a certain area to ensure accuracy of the painting process. These ultrasonic/IR receivers communicate with the IR/Sonar transmitters of the beacons (off the board) to track the robot’s current position with respect to the direction file. The operating voltage of this system is 5V. This system also consists of LM6154 [41] chip which is a Dual Quad 75 MHz GBW Rail-to-Rail Operational Amplifiers. This chip serves the purpose of signal conditioning amplifier, amplifying the received signal for the main microcontroller (9S12). The microcontroller will then calculate its position based on the difference in the timing between infrared and sonar signal received from the beacons.
(B) The BEACONS
i) ATmega8 (Secondary microcontroller for the beacons)
The ATmega8 microcontroller is the main control unit in the beacon system. The operating frequency for the microcontroller was determined to be 8 MHz by the manufacturer, as mentioned in the datasheet [4]. The supply voltage for the microcontroller was also determined to be 5V in comparison to the 3.3V of the microcontroller on the Robit board. This microcontroller also uses its own internal RC-oscillator as a clock source. The purpose of this secondary microcontroller was to monitor infrared signal received from the robit and trigger the IR/Sonar transmitters from the beacons system to accurately guide the robit on a correct path.
ii) Infrared Receivers
To receive IR signals from the robit, the beacon is equipped with four standard IR receiver modules, TSOP 1740 [38] chips operating at 40 kHz and 5V supply voltage. The sensitivity of this modules is very good, thus they can recognize fairly weak signals. Four receivers are placed at 90° angles to provide full coverage of arriving signals.
iii) Infrared / Sonar Transmitter
The beacon sytem has an ultrasonic loud speaker and high power infrared diode TSAL7400 [42] operating at 5V. This diode is used for transmitting infrared signal to the main robot when enabled by the ATmega8 microcontroller. The transmitted signal is amplified by Darlington array transistors L603 [43] operating at 5V supply.
8. PCB Layout Design Considerations
In designing the Robit’s PCB, it was necessary to design two separate boards. The first was the main board which houses the majority of the system’s functionality. Second, there was the board to be used in the positioning beacons. On the main-board, components were grouped in a manner similar to that shown on the schematic as explained below.
Main Board ‘modules:’
1) Micro-controller – system’s main microcontroller [2] and it’s necessary external components including the 25MHz oscillator
2) Ethernet – external components necessary to the operation of the Ethernet port and the actual RJ-45 jack [36]
3) Expansion PLD – a PLD placed for future expandability
4) Main Power Circuit – provides the 5V and 3.3V supply [17] for the system from the 12V battery
5) Secondary Power Circuit [19] – provides the -5V needed by the op-amp array in the ultrasonic receiver circuit
6) Motor Control – headers, resistors, and transistors used in operating both stepper motors
7) Solenoid Control – headers, resistors, and transistors used in firing the four solenoids
8) Ultrasonic Receiver – header for the actual receiver component [37] and circuit used in analyzing the input from the receiver and detecting the appropriate frequency
9) IR Tx/Rx – circuit with components for powering the IR transmitting diodes and IR receivers [38] along with headers for connecting them
Figures C-1, C-2, and C-3 show the board with its components organized into their groupings.
Because of its small component count, the PCB for the beacon did not need to be divided into modules. Its components are an Atmel ATmega8 microcontroller [4], IR receiver, IR transmitter, Ultrasonic transmitter [37], and a DC voltage regulator [20]. This can be seen in Figures 2 and 3. At present, the beacons were prototyped on two breadboards. For production, however, producing the beacons on PCBs would be preferable.
With regards to the main PCB, there were few major design considerations. These included
1) The need for power rails capable of supplying 10A
2) Providing 3.3V and 5V to the various components on board
3) Ordering pin-outs such that the number of traces which cross-over are minimized
4) Minimizing EMI from analog components
5) Heat dissipation of ICs
In order to allow for the 10A of current that the motors and solenoids require, a copper pour runs along the edges of the board (rather than a large trace) where the solenoid and motor headers are placed. The 3.3V runs along two outside edge of the board while a 5V rail runs along the opposite edges. Ground rails are routed on the bottom of the PCB. Power rails, along with other traces for the board, can be seen in Figures 4 and 5.
Although specifying an orderly pin-out seems like a trivial task, this actually requires much trial-and-error in order to reach a configuration which adequately reduces the number of crossed traces. To minimize the effects of EMI on the digital logic, all analog circuits were placed far away from the microcontroller and other digital ICs. Distanced components include transistors for the motors and solenoids, power circuits, and the op-amp array. For heat dissipation in the Linear voltage control ICs, the placement of large copper pours under each chip, as recommended in their data sheets, is adequate.
For the majority of our components, the standard trace size was adequate for providing the needed current from the power rails. However, for a majority of components, the actual trace size used is 30-40 mils. Through this increase in trace size, it is hoped that the system’s durability will increase, specifically in the case of a malfunctioning component drawing an over-large amount of current.
9. Software Design Considerations
The overall operation of the device will at times be very taxing on the microcontroller. This is why it is important that the device not be bogged down by any specific process at any given point in time. The robot may be waiting to receive a beacon acknowledge at the same time that it should be stepping the motors. Therefore the program will be a largely polling based loop with flags to store the state of the process at any given point in time.
The project will require utilize several peripheral components. The positioning system will use the timer module to accurately time the difference between the infrared and sonar signals. The main loop is interrupt driven. This interrupt is periodically triggered by the timer module. The infrared and sonar receive signals both trigger interrupts for the location system. The robot also uses the Ethernet to host its web interface.
The software must also host a web interface and accept incoming data from a PC via wireless internet. The microcontroller has an integrated Ethernet device which will be connected to a wireless router. All of the web functionality will be handled using interrupts.
The robot will use the timer modules to regulate the time to complete each poll of the main loop. It will use another timer channel to calculate the time difference between infrared and sonar signals. Both of these will need to be scaled down to prevent an overflow, but the positioning timer will be significantly faster. Since it is a 16-bit timer and we want the device to be capable of handling distances up to 25 ft, the timer will be clocked down to approximately 3 MHz.
There are only a few variables involved with the program. Most of the variables stored will be flags that are a single bit wide. These variables will be in RAM along with a large area reserved for the chunks of direction file that will be loaded into the microcontroller. The program itself will be stored in flash. If empirical testing shows that the robot needs to load in more data at once, it can also use the flash to store the direction file on the microcontroller.
The robot will utilize the standard memory model for the MC9S19NE64. This is largely because the standard model meets all our requirements for our project. A 13 foot by 13 foot image requires only 2 kilobytes of memory. Even if the entirety of that image was stored in RAM, there is still 8 kilobytes of RAM remaining for program variables. The code itself is stored in a 16 kilobyte block of flash. This is more than enough as the code that has been generated so far occupies significantly less than 1 kilobyte.
The external devices are mapped to make the greatest sense in the PCB layout while also preserving a sensible grouping of pins for each interface. All the beacon communication data is received on Port H and transmitted from Port G. The motors share Port A, but it is split such that all the lines stayed together on the PCB. The solenoids are triggered from Port B.
Table 10-1 - External Interface Port Mappings
|Interfaces |Port Name |Pins |
|Left Motor |Port A |0 .. 3 |
|Right Motor |Port A |4 .. 7 |
|Solenoids |Port B |0 .. 3 |
|Infrared Transmit |Port G |0 .. 7 |
|Infrared Receive |Port H |0 .. 3 |
|Sonar Receive |Port H |4 |
10.1 Software Design Narrative
Main Loop
As shown in Figure A1, the main loop is a polling loop that will call each of the more specific functionalities of the robot. Figure B1 shows at the highest level which functions are called by the main loop. At startup, the robot must wait until it receives the file from the PC. Then it enters a loop consisting of updating the memory, calculating its position, moving the robot and spraying the cans. Some of these functions will do nothing unless the proper flags are set in different functions. The program will continue through this loop until the entire image has been printed and then will wait for another file to be loaded. The main loop has been written except that currently the file is hard coded and not loaded into the program.
Load Flash
The load flash module is responsible for loading the user's direction file into the off-chip flash. It will accept data from the PC and then immediately burn it into flash. It will not be concerned with keeping any data on the microcontroller itself until it starts the actual polling loop. This is used to load an entire direction file into the project at once. Currently, this module is in pseudo-code and has not been tested.
Load SRAM
The load SRAM module will read information from flash and store it into the on-board memory for rapid accessing during the main loop of the program. This runs whenever the SRAM is empty or if the robot has read all the data currently in the SRAM and needs new data to move forward. This module is also been written in pseudo-code and has not been tested.
Calculate Position
The calculate position module serves two purposes. The function is evoked every pass though the main loop, but does nothing unless the proper flags are set. If they are set, it determines the robot's position. It finds its position by triangulating the distances between two known points. Assuming that it can only be on one side of the beacons, it can determine its position. If the correction flag is set, it will calculate new speeds for the right and left wheels to correct its heading. It will only try to correct its path every 6 inches or 2 pixels. This is because the resolution is not good enough and more frequent correction attempts will likely give conflicting results. Using the current, previous and target positions, the robot will be able to determine how much it should turn and subsequently update the counters used to trigger the stepper motors. The positioning algorithm has been written for the embedded system but still needs to be tested. This algorithm is based off of information from a previous beacon system [44]. Figure A2 shows the flowchart for calculating the position. The correction algorithm has been coded and tested with known solutions on a PC. That code needs to be transferred to the microcontroller.
Drive Motors
Figure A3 shows the drive motors function which decrements values for the right and left motors until they reach zero. When either reaches zero, it steps the motors and resets the counters. The counters represent the rate at which each motor steps. Different rates will cause the robot to turn. When the left wheel steps, a global counter is decremented which is used to tell the spray cans function when it should have reached the next pixel. This function is written, but has not yet been tested because the stepper motor circuit is not finished. Originally the robot was going to be driven by 6-wire unipolar stepper motors, but will instead be powered by 4-wire bipolar stepper motors. This setup requires an H-bridge. The robot will implement a circuit that will require the robot to simply shift a single asserted bit through its 4-bit output [45].
Spray Cans
The spray cans function, depicted in Figure A4, reads the pixels one at a time and keeps track of the robots position throughout the file. If it reaches the end of the file, it exits and waits until the PC sends a new file. If it is at the end of a row, it shifts down a row and then reverses direction and starts on the next row. This function will call the position correction code at regular intervals and also when shifting down a row. The reason why the position correction code is called from this function is because the spray cans function will know when the robot is at the end of the row. This is the most important time for the robot to change its course because it has to be done. Also, the robot will correct its position every few pixels. This function is written but has not been tested.
Ping
The ping function sends out a frequency modulated encoded infrared signal to the beacon. This is used to specifically address a single beacon at a time. This address consists of 6 bits. The first three are start bits (010) followed by a two bit address and a parity bit. This code has written and tested. It shows the correct output, but has not yet been tested with the beacons. This communication is vital to the positioning system working correctly.
10. Version 2 Changes
A second version of the Robit would be designed with the mechanics before the electronics. With a proper drive train and motors, the reliability of the spray would be greatly increased. Additionally, instead of discrete spray cans, the design would benefit from a paint mixing system to improve on the colors available for us. If it were to go into commercial production, we would replace the beacon system with a differential GPS position system for much more accurate positioning without the requirement for the users to place beacons before the spraying begins.
Summary and Conclusions
Completing the Robit project taught the entire team the difficulties in completing a large scale design from scratch. The entire process was foreign to the team from picking parts to laying them out to actually getting things working. It has been the first experience we’ve had in tying together years of theory into something that has to work.
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27] Lead Free Soldering, April 2006,
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34] Plexiglas
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Jaakko Ala-Paavola, Location Beacon, April 2006
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Appendix A: Individual Contributions
A.1 Contributions of Clark Malmgren:
For the project, I served as the project leader. So this position required me to not only assign general parts of the project to group members, but also required me to span both the software and hardware aspects of the design to not only accomplish my own work, but to assist others and answer general design questions.
My original area of expertise was software, but as the project progressed, I worked on large parts of the hardware design as well. I found and ordered components that met the criterion of our project that were also cost effective. I designed a large majority of the schematic for the main board as well as the entire schematic for the beacon board. I designed the PCB for the beacons and created custom footprints for the main PCB. When the PCB’s arrived, I soldered many of the parts including the microcontroller, power supply, and sonar amplification circuits. I also tested many of the subsystems on breadboards. I made several trips to get components for the robot as well as made countless part orders. I mounted the motors and redid the drive chain several times. I also did a rebuild of the 5 and 3.3 volt power supply circuits. I was also involved with a lot of the wiring and implementation of the robot.
I wrote the PC side software to create a direction file from a bitmap image. I later expanded the program to include 8-bit as well as true-color images. I wrote all of the software for both the beacon and main microcontroller except for the Ethernet controller code. I wrote the code to generate the proper 38 kHz PWM encoded infrared signals. I also wrote the algorithm to interpret it. I wrote the code to step the motors as well as print the image itself.
A.2 Contributions of Andy Brezinsky:
I was responsible for all of the hardware used on the Robit, including the physical construction of the robot frame and the PCB. I handle the creation of the main PCB and corrected a number of issues with the schematic. Once the board arrived I assisted in the population and handled the debugging of the complex circuits including the op-amp and the beacon arrays. I ordered all of the major components including the motors and the solenoids and traveled many times to home depot to pickup the necessary parts to construct the Robit.
I handled the rebuild of the Robit when we determined that it was too big and built the new motor controllers when we found that the motors were of the wrong type. I also handled the debugging of the drive train system.
I assisted Clark with the software by writing the web server component and providing a second opinion when necessary with the rest of the software coding.
A.3 Contributions of Prashant Garimella:
In this project 2-bit Robit, I have worked on the hardware and software implementation. I worked on creating the schematics for the majority of our components and assisted my team members in creating the layout for our PCB. I also worked with Tim in developing software for the PC and microcontroller.
In the beginning of the semester, I assisted my team in selecting the different parts and components which would be appropriate for our project. After selecting all the major components, I started to design schematics for our project with the help of Tim. While doing the schematic, we had to revise our schematics a couple of times, as some of the components were changed or dropped. After creating schematics, I also assisted my team in creating the custom footprints for some of our components.
I also worked on the software development for our project. Along with Tim, I worked in developing conversion software for creating a direction file for the user selected image. My main focus was to read the image file in terms of pixels and go through each pixel and determine the four most common colors in the whole image. I decided to use Matlab to write the algorithms as the software had built–in functions to read the image files and convert them into matrices of pixels. I wrote the algorithm in Matlab which stored the RGB pixel values of the common colors in three different output files. Since we needed the direction file in binary format, Tim and I wrote a separate algorithm in C that reads the three output files and generated the direction file from it. Clark too had developed image processing algorithm, and we decided that we would use his simple algorithm compared to our complex code.
I also worked along with Tim, in developing a code for SPI communication between the 2M serial flash and the microcontroller using the Code Warrior software. It was a productive learning experience for me to write embedded software using Code Warrior.
Apart from that, I also worked on Circuit Design and Theory of Operation, and Ethical and Environmental Analysis homework. I also worked with Tim to develop the Final Design Report, ECE Senior Design Report and User Manual.
A.4 Contributions of Tim Sendgikoski:
My contributions to the 2-Bit Robit project involved both the hardware and software systems. On the hardware end, I did work on both the schematic and PCB. For software, I worked closely with Prashant to develop software for the PC and for the microcontroller. Also, I completed the requisite two homework assignments, as well as some other documentation.
Earlier in the semester, I worked with Prashant in designing the original schematic. After we received the parts list from Andy & Clark, as well as a schematic component for the microcontroller which Clark was kind enough to make, we worked on the initial schematics for the Robit. This process went through several revisions as some components were changed or altogether dropped. After the schematic was finished, we handed it off to Andy & Clark to do the PCB layout. However, during the PCB layout, I was asked to create custom footprints for a number of our components. After getting some help from Brian, I created all the necessary footprints and encapsulated them in a library. Later, after we received the physical PCB, I performed a cursory visual inspection as well as ‘ohming out’ much of the board.
On the software side of things, I started by working with Prashant on an early version of the software for converting an image file into a direction file. We came up with some image processing algorithms in MatLab for the purpose of simplifying the image and finding the most common colors. After that, we moved on to C code where we began work on reading the MatLab output and choosing the most common colors so that the user can best select paint colors to use. By the time we were generating an output file, it was decided that this method, although effective in getting an accurate recreation of the image, was too convoluted. As such, this system was scrapped in favor of a simpler one-step program developed by Clark.
Later, I again teemed up with Prashant to develop code. This time we were working on some embedded C for the microcontroller to control the serial FLASH module. Doing this required us to learn a bit about CodeWarrior as well as how to do embedded C. Overall it was, to me, one of the more satisfying parts of the project as it let me take something I already knew (C coding) and apply it in a new arena which I had some interest in (embedded applications).
The two homework papers I was assigned were the Printed Circuit Board and the Reliability and Safety Analysis. Both papers developed into interesting challenges as I had to learn new skills to complete each. Although, in the end, I did not do the PCB layout, I did still make use of the software for designing the custom footprints (as previously mentioned). I wrote the PCB paper based on information given to me by Andy. For the Reliability and Safety Analysis homework, I had to learn to use the MIL handbook [15] for probability of failure analyses.
My final contributions to the team were my work on the final report and user manual. As the end of the semester neared, it was decided that Prashant and I should work on the documentation while Andy and Clark worked on debugging the Robit. I took the final report, giving Prashant the final design report, and we decided to split the user manual. For the user manual, I filled in an outline and contributed some questions for the product debugging section. In writing the final report, I have done all of the compilation except for sections 8, 11, and 12, the individual member contributions, and the software listing appendix.
Appendix B: Packaging
Figure B-1. Product Packaging
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Appendix C: Schematic
Figure C-1. Schematic, Main Microcontroller and Peripherals
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Figure C-2. Schematic, Power Supply and Solenoid/Motor Control
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Figure C-3. Schematic, IR/Sonar Systems
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Appendix D: PCB Layout Top and Bottom Copper
Figure D-1. Main Board PCB Layout Top Copper with Silk Screen
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Figure D-2. Main Board PCB Layout Bottom Copper with Silk Screen
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Figure D-3. Beacon PCB Top Layer with Silk Screen
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Figure D-4. Beacon PCB Bottom Layer with Silk Screen
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Appendix E: Parts List Spreadsheet
Appendix F: Software Listing
Main.c – Program which handles all the main functions of the system
/******************************************************************************
*
* (c) Freescale Inc. 2004 All rights reserved
*
* File Name : main.c
* Description :
*
* Version : 1.0
* Date : Jun/22/2004
*
******************************************************************************/
/* Including used modules for compilling procedure */
#include "debug.h"
#include "datatypes.h"
#include "timers.h"
#include "system.h"
#include "ethernet.h"
#include "arp.h"
#include "ip.h"
#include "tcp_ip.h"
#include "http_server.h"
#include "smtp_client.h"
#include "ne64driver.h"
#include "ne64api.h"
#include "mBuf.h"
#include "ne64config.h"
#include "udp_demo.h"
#include "address.h"
#include "MC9S12NE64.h"
/* Network Interface definition. Must be somewhere so why not here? :-)*/
struct netif localmachine;
extern void RTI_Enable (void);
extern tU16 gotxflowc; /* Global Variable For Determination of Flow Control Packets are sent in Full Duplex */
extern tU08 gotlink; /* Global Variable For Determination if link is active */
#if ZERO_COPY
#else
tU08 ourbuffer [1518]; /**< Space for packet temporary storage if zero copy not used*/
#endif
#if USE_SWLED
tU16 LEDcounter=0;
#endif
#define MAX_ROW 38
#define MAX_COL 32
#define MAX_STP 1000
#define STP_DIF 200
#define PIX_STP 105
typedef union {
byte whole;
struct {
byte one : 4;
byte two : 4;
} each;
} PIX;
/* My Global Variables */
char pinging;
word p_start;
word p_stop;
const PIX data[MAX_ROW*MAX_COL/2] = {
0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x80,0x88,0x88,0x88,0x88,0x88,0x88,0x08,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x80,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x88,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x80,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x80,0x08,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x80,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x88,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x80,0x99,0x11,0x91,0x99,0x99,0x19,0x00,0x80,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x00,0x91,0x11,0x91,0x11,0x11,0x99,0x01,0x80,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x00,0x91,0x11,0x91,0x11,0x11,0x91,0x11,0x80,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x00,0x80,0x11,0x81,0x00,0x00,0x98,0x11,0x81,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x00,0x80,0x11,0x81,0x88,0x88,0x08,0x11,0x81,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x00,0x80,0x11,0x01,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x11,0x89,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x00,0x80,0x11,0x01,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x91,0x09,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x00,0x80,0x11,0x01,0x00,0x00,0x10,0x99,0x01,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x00,0x80,0x11,0x91,0x99,0x99,0x99,0x19,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x00,0x80,0x11,0x91,0x11,0x11,0x11,0x01,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x00,0x80,0x11,0x91,0x11,0x11,0x11,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x00,0x80,0x11,0x81,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x00,0x80,0x11,0x81,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x00,0x80,0x11,0x81,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x00,0x80,0x11,0x81,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x00,0x80,0x11,0x81,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x62,0x26,0x02,0x00,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x00,0x80,0x11,0x81,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x20,0x02,0x20,0x22,0x04,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x80,0x88,0x11,0x81,0x88,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x22,0x04,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x80,0x00,0x11,0x01,0x80,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x20,0x62,0x04,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x80,0x00,0x11,0x01,0x80,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x22,0x46,0x00,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x80,0x00,0x11,0x01,0x80,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x20,0x62,0x04,0x00,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x80,0x99,0x99,0x99,0x89,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x22,0x46,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x00,0x11,0x11,0x11,0x01,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x20,0x22,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,
0x00,0x00,0x11,0x11,0x11,0x01,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x20,0x66,0x66,0x66,0x04,0x00,0x00,
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0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00
};
const char STEPS[8] = {9,8,10,2,6,4,5,1};
int running;
int percent;
int total_percent;
int uploaded;
float xposition;
float yposition;
int row;
int col;
word step_l;
word step_r;
dword stp_cnt;
unsigned char mot_l;
unsigned char mot_r;
word max_r;
word max_l;
char dir;
/* Function Declarations */
void init_eth(void);
void poll_eth(void);
void step_mot(char,char);
void motors(char,char);
void my_init(void);
dword ping(char *);
void turn(void);
void paint(void);
/* main stuff */
void main(void)
{
// dword i;
char addr[6] = {0x00,0xFF,0x00,0x00,0xFF,0x00};
//dword dist;
running = 1;
percent = 0;
uploaded = 0;
init_eth();
my_init();
// ping(addr);
/* main loop */
//dist = ping(addr);
for (;;)
{
//PORTB=0xFF;
//PORTB=0x00;
poll_eth();
// if (running == 1) {
step_mot(dir,dir);
paint();
//turn();
// } else {
// PORTA=0x00;
// }
//for(;;);
}
}
void paint(void) {
dword i;
if (stp_cnt>=PIX_STP) {
// Spray
PORTA=0;
stp_cnt=0;
if (col%2==0) {
PORTB = data[row*MAX_COL/2+col/2].each.one;
PORTK = data[row*MAX_COL/2+col/2].each.one;
// PORTB=0x02;
} else {
PORTB = data[row*MAX_COL/2+col/2].each.two;
PORTK = data[row*MAX_COL/2+col/2].each.two;
// PORTB=0x04;
}
// PORTB=0x01= buflen)
break;
*buf++ = https_not_found_page[https[ses].fpoint + i];
}
return(i);
}
*/
buffsize = 0;
// Put our header in
for (i=0; i< __strlen((UINT8 *)&robit_header[0], 1000); i++){
if(i+buffsize >= buflen)
break;
*buf++ = robit_header[i];
}
buffsize += i;
for (i=0; i< __strlen((UINT8 *)&robit_main_page_prestatus[0], 1000); i++){
if(i+buffsize >= buflen)
break;
*buf++ = robit_main_page_prestatus[i];
}
buffsize += i;
if (running == 1) {
temp_buf = &robit_running_yes;
temp_buf_len = __strlen((UINT8 *)&robit_running_yes[0],1000);
}
else {
temp_buf = &robit_running_no;
temp_buf_len = __strlen((UINT8 *)&robit_running_no[0],1000);
}
for (i=0; i< temp_buf_len; i++){
if(i+buffsize >= buflen)
break;
*buf++ = temp_buf[i];
}
buffsize += i;
/*static int running;
static int percent;
static int total_percent;
static int uploaded;
static float xposition;
static float yposition;
*/
kick_WD();
for (i=0; i< __strlen((UINT8 *)&robit_main_page_poststatus[0], 1000); i++){
if(i+buffsize >= buflen)
break;
*buf++ = robit_main_page_poststatus[i];
}
buffsize += i;
// Last, our footer
for (i=0; i< __strlen((UINT8 *)&robit_footer[0], 1000); i++){
if(i+buffsize >= buflen)
break;
*buf++ = robit_footer[i];
}
buffsize += i;
/* Access some storage media (internal/external flash...)*/
/*
for(i=0; i < (https[ses].flen - https[ses].fpoint); i++)
{
if(i >= buflen)
break;
;
*buf++ = https[ses].fstart[ https[ses].fpoint + i ];
}*/
return(buffsize);
}
beacon.c – Beacon code
/*****************************************************
This program was produced by the
CodeWizardAVR V1.24.8 Standard
Automatic Program Generator
© Copyright 1998-2006 Pavel Haiduc, HP InfoTech s.r.l.
Project : 2-Bit Robit Beacon
Version : 1.0
Date : 03/29/2006
Author : Clark Malmgren
Company : Purdue University
Comments:
Chip type : ATmega8L
Program type : Application
Clock frequency : 8.000000 MHz
Memory model : Small
External SRAM size : 0
Data Stack size : 512
*****************************************************/
#include
#include
// Declare your global variables here
void main(void)
{
// Declare your local variables here
int i=0;
int j=0;
int sum=0;
int buff[240];
int code;
DDRB=0xFF;
DDRC=0x1F;
DDRD=0xFF;
while (1)
{
code=0;
PORTD=0x00;
PORTB=0x00;
while (PINC.5==1) {}
for(i=0;ipixels[i*pic->width+j].red);
printf(" 0x%0.2x",pic->pixels[i*pic->width+j].green);
printf(" 0x%0.2x",pic->pixels[i*pic->width+j].blue);
printf(" %d\n",pic->pixels[i*pic->width+j].can);
}
}
*/
owidth = ceil(pic->width/2);
oheight = pic->height+6;
out = (SPRAY *)malloc(sizeof(SPRAY)*owidth*oheight);
// printf("\n");
for (i = 0; i < oheight; i++) {
for (j = 0; j < owidth; j++) {
out[i*owidth+j].first = 0;
out[i*owidth+j].second = 0;
for (can=1; can=0)&&(i+can-4height)) {
if(pic->pixels[2*owidth*(i+can-4)+2*j].can==can) {
out[i*owidth+j].first += (int)pow(2,can-1);
// printf("out[%d][%d].first += 2^(%d-1)\n", i, j, can);
}
if(2*j+1width) {
if(pic->pixels[2*owidth*(i+can-4)+2*j+1].can==can) {
out[i*owidth+j].second += (int)pow(2,can-1);
// printf("out[%d][%d].second += 2^(%d-1)\n", i, j, can);
}
}
}
}
}
i++;
if (ipixels[2*owidth*(i+can-4)+2*j].can==can) {
out[i*owidth+j].first += (int)pow(2,can-1);
// printf("out[%d][%d].first += 2^(%d-1)\n", i, j, can);
}
if(2*j+1width) {
if(pic->pixels[2*owidth*(i+can-4)+2*j+1].can==can) {
out[i*owidth+j].second += (int)pow(2,can-1);
// printf("out[%d][%d].second += 2^(%d-1)\n", i, j, can);
}
}
}
}
}
}
}
printf("\nPrinting...\n");
for (i = 0; i < oheight; i++) {
for (j = 0; j < owidth; j++) {
if(out[i*owidth+j].first!=0)
printf("%.1x", out[i*owidth+j].first);
else
printf(" ");
if(out[i*owidth+j].second!=0)
printf("%.1x", out[i*owidth+j].second);
else
printf(" ");
}
printf("\n");
}
fp = fopen("robit.df","wb");
fwrite(&pic->height, sizeof(dword), 1, fp);
fwrite(&pic->width, sizeof(dword), 1, fp);
fwrite(out, sizeof(SPRAY), oheight*owidth, fp);
fclose(fp);
return 0;
}
/*******************************************************************
* load_bmp *
* Loads a bitmap file into memory. *
* Originally taken from: *
* *
*******************************************************************/
void load_bmp(char *file,BITMAP *b)
{
FILE *fp;
PIX *palette;
long index;
word num_colors;
int x;
byte temp;
/* open the file */
if ((fp = fopen(file,"rb")) == NULL)
{
printf("Error opening file %s.\n",file);
exit(1);
}
/* check to see if it is a valid bitmap file */
if (fgetc(fp)!='B' || fgetc(fp)!='M')
{
fclose(fp);
printf("%s is not a bitmap file.\n",file);
exit(1);
}
/* read in the width and height of the image, and the
number of colors used; ignore the rest */
fread(&b->fsize, sizeof(dword), 1, fp);
fskip(fp,4);
fread(&b->offset, sizeof(dword), 1, fp);
fread(&b->hsize, sizeof(dword), 1, fp);
fread(&b->width, sizeof(dword), 1, fp);
fread(&b->height,sizeof(dword), 1, fp);
fread(&b->planes,sizeof(word), 1, fp);
fread(&b->bpp,sizeof(word), 1, fp);
fread(&b->comp,sizeof(dword), 1, fp);
fread(&b->size,sizeof(dword), 1, fp);
fskip(fp,8);
fread(&b->colors,sizeof(dword), 1, fp);
printf("Width: %d\n", b->width);
printf("Height: %d\n", b->height);
printf("Planes: 0x%.4x\n", b->planes);
printf("Bits/Pix: 0x%.4x\n", b->bpp);
printf("Colors: 0x%.8x\n", b->colors);
printf("File Size: 0x%.8x\n", b->fsize);
printf("Header Size: 0x%.8x\n", b->hsize);
printf("Offset: 0x%.8x\n", b->offset);
printf("Compression: 0x%.8x\n", b->comp);
printf("Size: 0x%.8x\n", b->size);
/* try to allocate memory */
if ((b->pixels = (PIX *) malloc(sizeof(PIX)*b->width*b->height)) == NULL)
{
fclose(fp);
printf("Error allocating memory for file %s.\n",file);
exit(1);
}
if (b->bpp == 0x18) {
printf("True Color Image...\n\n");
fseek(fp, b->offset, 0);
/* read the bitmap */
for(index=b->height-1;index>=0;index--) {
for(x=0;xwidth;x++) {
b->pixels[index*b->height+x].blue=(byte)fgetc(fp);
b->pixels[index*b->height+x].green=(byte)fgetc(fp);
b->pixels[index*b->height+x].red=(byte)fgetc(fp);
}
fskip(fp,(b->width)%4);
}
printf("\n");
}
else if (b->bpp = 0x08) {
printf("8-bit Image...\n\n");
fseek(fp, 54, 0); // Start of palette
if ((palette = (PIX *) malloc(sizeof(PIX)*b->colors)) == NULL) {
fclose(fp);
printf("Error allocating memory for file %s.\n",file);
exit(1);
}
for (x=0; xcolors; x++) {
palette[x].blue = (byte)fgetc(fp);
palette[x].green = (byte)fgetc(fp);
palette[x].red = (byte)fgetc(fp);
fgetc(fp); // Assuming Widows Format
}
for(index=b->height-1;index>=0;index--) {
for(x=0;xwidth;x++) {
temp = (byte)fgetc(fp);
b->pixels[index*b->height+x].blue=palette[temp].blue;
b->pixels[index*b->height+x].green=palette[temp].green;
b->pixels[index*b->height+x].red=palette[temp].red;
}
fskip(fp,4-((b->width)%4));
}
printf("\n");
}
// Would have closed the file, except that causes the program to crash
}
/*******************************************************************
* fskip *
* Skips bytes in a file. *
* Originally taken from: *
* *
*******************************************************************/
void fskip(FILE *fp, int num_bytes)
{
int i;
for (i=0; i 5V, Output|Failure of LT1940 |Potential damage to |Observation |High |
| |of 3.3V Vcc > 3.3V | |microcontroller, IR LEDs, Serial | | |
| | | |FLASH, ultrasonics, and PLD | | |
|C3 |3.3V or 5V output out of |Failure of C41, C42, C54, C55, |Unpredictable behavior |Observation |High |
| |tolerance |C56, C57, C58, C59, D20, D31, D32,| | | |
| | |D33 | | | |
|D1 |Sonar Rx signal stuck in High|Failure in LM6154, C63, C64, R146 |Microcontroller cannot position |Software test in uC for invalid |Low |
| |or Low state | |Robit |signal | |
|D2 |IR LED stuck in High or Low |Failure in U14, software bug |Microcontroller cannot position |Software test for lack of ping |Low |
| |state | |Robit |from Beacons | |
|Failure No. |Failure Mode |Possible Causes |Failure Effects |Method of Detection |Criticality |
|D3 |Vcc (-5V) = 0V |Failure in LTC1982-5, short |Failure in ultrasonic positioning |Observation |Medium |
| | |circuit |system | | |
|D4 |Vcc (-5V) < -5V |Failure in LTC1982-5, C60, C61, |Possible damage to LM6154 |Observation |High |
| | |C62 | | | |
|D5 |Vcc (-5V) output out of |Failure in LTC1982-5 |Unpredictable behavior |Observation |High |
| |tolerance | | | | |
|E1 |Vcc > 5V |Failure in DC Power Supply |Damage to uC, incorrect operation |Observation |High |
|E2 |IR Receive Signal stuck High |Failure in IR Receiver circuit, |Incorrect transmission behavior |Software-based detection of bad |Low |
| | |port-pin failure | |value | |
|Failure No. |Failure Mode |Possible Causes |Failure Effects |Method of Detection |Criticality |
|E4 |IR or Sonar Tx signal stuck |Software bug, port-pin failure |Incorrect transmission behavior |Software detection of incorrect |Low |
| |High or Low | | |response from Beacons | |
-----------------------
Comments:
[pic]
Illustration 7-2: Kadtronix Workman Robotic Platform
[pic]
Illustration 7-1: "Bikes against Bush" ChalkWriter
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