• Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000. [PDF]
• Image Acquisition software is available for free download from the MATLAB Central File Exchange:
  http://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/24891
  Click the ‘Download All’ button to the right and open up the .ZIP file once it is downloaded. From that open up the ‘vigrab.zip’ file. Inside the ‘vigrab’ folder > ‘Release’ folder, copy the files videoinput_eric.lib, vigrab.mexw32, and vigrab.m to the same folder. These three files must be in the current folder or added to the Matlab path order to run the script below. Note: Same instructions also available in Readme2009.txt in the original ZIP file. This only works with the 32 bit version of MATLAB.

  The software can be tested by creating a .m file with the code:
  figure;
  while(1)
  img = vigrab(0);
  imshow(img);
  drawnow;
  end

  Stop the script running using Ctrl+C.

• Simulink User Manual [PDF]
• Note: In case of Simulink Matlab License Error - make certain the C:\**some path and version info here**\bin\win32license.dat file uses "License4" per the new install script on the "S:"-drive.

• Q4 Board Manual [PDF]
• Encoder connections given on page 14.
• 16 Pin Digital I/O Connector (Standard 16-pin ribbon cable connectors); Digikey A1DXH-1636G-ND , $5.43/unit qty 10, -> 36" Single Ended using Digikey Components: 1658621; AMP-LATCH Novo Receptacles for Ribbon Cable; AWG28-xx-x-300. (A possible alternative, is the double ended M3DDA-1636J-ND, use not verified)
• A standard 10-pin ribbon cable connector may be used to connect to the Control header
  Digikey A1DXH-1036G-ND , 2.73/unit qty 10, -> 36" Single Ended using Digikey Components: 1658621; AMP-LATCH Novo Receptacles for Ribbon Cable; AWG28-xx-x-30
• Q8 Board Manual (not currently installed in workstations) [PDF]

• Note: The amplifiers are to be used with care. Use them for short periods of time, switch them off when not in use. The gains are not to be cranked up suddenly to a very high value. Increase and decrease the gains gradually. Any breakage should be reported to the TA.
• Techron 5530
  • Manuals PDF [Original][Revised]
  • Amplifier Schematic [PDF]
  • Amplifier Specs [PDF]
• Techron 7560
  • Manual with 7571 Current Meter[PDF]
  • Amplifier Data Sheet [PDF]

• Agilent 3648A Dual Output and Dual Range ( 0 to 8 V/5 A or 0 to 20 V/2.5 A)
• Manual [PDF]
• Agilent website for 36xx series [Website]

Meters

• INNOVA Digital Multimeter [click to download PDF file]

MISC

• Stopwatch

[Click on image for higher res version]

• Directions for using AutoCAD with laser cutter. They are fairly basic requirements, but following them will save time and material when cutting. [MS Word DOC]
• Sample of laser cutter output (penny is for reference) is given in the image to the left.
• This AutoCAD template [DWG] which should be used for all drawings. It was created to match the dimensions of the cutting area in the laser cutter.

• The following Authorized Users may access Rhodes 403 and supervise use of the laser cutter:
  • ECE 495 - Matt Pepper
  • ECE 496 - Peng Xu
• Up to two students may accompany the Authorized User while using the laser cutter. Stay in the vicinity of the laser cutter and do not touch other equipment in the room.
• An Authorized User must be present at all time.
• Under exceptional circumstances an individual may become an authorized user by Contacting Timothy Burg (tburg@clemson.edu), completing the Laboratory Safety Training outlined at Bioengineering Safety Training page, and completing Laser Training provided by an Authorized User.
• Updated : 1/27/2012 (TCB)

• Acrylic/Plexiglass is the preferred material; we have tested the cutter with it and have an idea about the settings required by it. Acrylic sheets up to 6 mm can be cut. 8 mm is the specified upper limit, but we cannot be sure the laser will be able to cut through that thickness. 
• Plastics Source: McMaster Carr [Website]
  • Page Title: Optically Clear and Colored Cast Acrylic (page link on 9/2009: http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/115/3513/=3xcnm5)
  • Prices from that date are given below
  • 6mm=0.236"
    12"x12" part # 8560K221 ($9.67) 
    12"x36" part # 8560K223 ($21.96)
  • 3mm = 0.118"
    12"x12" 8560K191 ($5.39)
  • 1.5mm = 0.06"
    12"x12" 8560K171 ($2.36)
• Plastics Source: Hardware stores such as Lowes or Home Depot.
• Plastics Source: Ridout Plastics
  • Ridout Platics Website
  • Colored plastics- Orange [link] (cut into 12" x 16" sheets)
  • Colored plastics- Purple [link] (cut into 12" x 16" sheets)
• Cements for Plastics:
  • Weld-On 3 bonds acrylic, butyrate, PETG, polycarbonate, and polystyrene to themselves. Dries clear. (Material Safety Data Sheet)
  • Weld-On at McMaster Carr. Part Number 7528A13. [Link]
  • Weld-On at RPlastics [Link]. Best way to apply the solvent is with an applicator like this one [http://www.rplastics.com/applicator.html]

Tohoku Motor

Pololu Hub Kit

• Tohoko Ricoh DC motor with optical encoder P/N: 52155301
• Motor Specifications:
  24 vdc, 180 ma., 4600 rpm, 55 watts, no load.
  Lab test: 4000 rpm, 2.3 amps with 12 oz.-in. load applied.
  Stall torque: 70 oz.-in, 10 amps.
• Encoder Specifications:
  2 channel quadrature
  400 counts square wave / rev., TTL compatible (with pull up resistor).
• Dimensions:
  Body: 4-1/8" sq. x 1-3/8"L, (4) holes on 3-3/32" centers for mounting.
  Shaft: 0.237" dia. with flat x 1-1/8"L
• Weight: 763 grams
• Cost $25.00

Connecting to the Tohoku Motor

• Mechanically - The shaft is a little larger than 6mm (6.02mm) however the Pololu Universal Aluminum Mounting Hub for 6mm Shaft Pair can be used. Available from
  http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/1083, the hub is about $8 for a pair.
• Electrically -
  • Motor:
    • Black: COM
    • Red: Positive
  • Encoder:
    • White: A/Cnt
    • Yellow: B/Dir
    • Red : +5V
    • Green: 5V COM

RC Servo Motors

Modifying a Hobby RC Servo for External Closed-Loop Control

Click to see a list of sources for useful parts and components.

• The Wii remote is useful for vision because it returns data at very high data rates – up to 100 Hertz (Average ~ 90 Hz).
• Detects upto 4 sources of UV light.
• The instructions, written by Jeff Forsyth and team during their senior design project, guide the reader through the tasks required to implement the Nintendo Wii Remote as a camera, including learning the basics of Johnny Chung Lee’s software and UDP data transmission (.NET framework C #).

Downloads: Instructions [MS Word][PDF]

• CamStudio (http://camstudio.org/) is able to record all screen and audio activity on your computer and create industry-standard AVI video files.

• KompoZer (http://kompozer.net/) is a open source web site editor providing WYSIWYG web page editing / authoring.

• This code from Matlab File exchange page here uses several Java libraries to both encode/decode QR codes.  
• For this class, only the decoding of a QR code will be used.
• The Install Guide will lead you through the installation process of the following software packages
• Java JDK 7    win64    win32
• Apache ANT 1.8  ant1.8
• Google ZXing  zxing2.0
• Lastly, the functions for QR reading/writing as well as example files are found here (remember that the functions have to be in the Matlab current folder)

• Clean up your work station.
• Remove Locks from Lockers
• Transfer your website to the class site.
• Complete the course evaluations.

• Which sections are required.
• What to use for editing.
• Content, formatting and hosting guidelines.

Link: [Complete guidelines]

• How to access the Mechanical Engineering Student Shop for fabrication.
• Details of the certification process for the ME Shop.
• Online resources for parts.

Link: [More details]

Writing Tools

• Use IEEE citation format in reports [Link to IEEE Refefernce Format]

Workstation Assignments

• One workstation assigned to each group.
• See the Workstation assignment page for details.

Link: [Workstation Assignments page]