Custom Timer with backup power supply (Team 004-4 ECE342-W23)

3D Printing
System Design
System Testing
Soldering
Arduino
PCB
Enclosure
Documentation
Technical Writing
Programmable Logic Controller
Problem Solving
Junior Design

This project is a timer that allows the user to add and subtract time to the system using two push buttons and then sounds an alarm when the time elapses. The system has a backup power supply in case the DC power is disconnected and a master switch that allows power to be supplied to the system. This project uses an Arduino to read inputs, count, display the time and sound the tone. It also uses a custom PCB which connects the Arduino to the inputs and outputs. Some accomplishments we achieved while designing this project was creating a working PCB since it was our first time working with PCBs and PCB design software. We also were able to implement a backup power supply so that the system can transition to battery power in the event it was disconnected from DC power.

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Artifacts

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Project Summary Includes an explanation of the original design problem, a narrative explanation of how we approached the project as a team, including development phases and ongoing evaluation and revision to the design, the project timeline image, and key lessons we learned from the project as a team.   Download
FAQ FAQ pdf   Download
Project Summary Video summary of project   Link