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This page is about the Hyper Visible Power Meter that was constructed for the Flock House Project in New York City by Team Stark Industries during the Fall 2011 Introduction to Design class Humboldt State University. We were tasked with the creation of a meter to provide information about the energy storage system on-board the Flock House. This meter will be utilized daily by the Flock House for the durration of its travels around New York City. The meter serves as both an educational tool for the public as well as a tool for the artists living aboard by presenting an alert when power levels are too low.
Background
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The Flock House Project
The Flock House is a self sustaining pod that will travel around the neighborhoods of New York City to teach the public about sustainability. It will serve as a home for two artists who will accompany the pod as it travels through the city.
Team Stark Industries
Team Stark Industries is a team of four students enrolled in Fall 2011 Engineering 215 Intro to Design at Humboldt State University.
Problem Statement and Criteria
The task giving to Stark Industries was to design a power meter which would display two types of data, the status of the battery and the amount of energy generated by volunteers for the Flock House. The information had to be clear and visually appealing to the public.
Criteria
| Criteria | Weight(1-10) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 | Display data clearly and simply up to 20 ft. |
| Power Draw | 9 | Lowest energy use with highest visibility |
| Durability | 9 | Resist elements, protect electronics, deter vandalism |
| Portability | 7 | Easy to set up, adaptable location |
| Reproducibility | 6 | Detailed step by step instructions |
| Cost | 4 | Budget of $375 |
Final Solution
photo here The final solution consists of a diamond shape roof to contain a calibrated infinite illusion mirror to demonstrate the power of the Flock House. In side infinite illusion mirror, a ring of LEDs in between two reflective lens create an infinite illusion effect. The circuit board that was soldered together by the Stark Industries inside the metal diamond shaped roof measures voltages of the battery. The arduino lily pad is also used in this project. It's used for calibrating the blink and flash of LED lights when the power in the flock house gets low or deplete.
Costs
Implementation Costs
The total implementation cost for ... update table!
| Item | Our Price ($) | Market Value ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Fuses | 1.99 | 1.99 |
| Fuse Holder | 2.49 | 3.00 |
| Motor | 5.00 | 50.00 |
| Metal/ Aluminum | 2.19 | 10.00 |
| Diode | 1.19 | 1.19 |
| Bolts | 4.75 | 4.75 |
| Spring Pin | Donated | 1.50 |
| Bike Trainer Stand | Donated | 75.00 |
| DC-DC Step Down | 60.00 | 100.00 |
| TOTAL | $77.61 | $247.43 |
Maintenance Costs
| Item | Estimated Annual Cost |
|---|---|
| Aluminum Materials | $3.50 |
| LEDS | $1.00 |
| Electronics | $3.50 |
| Wheels | $1.00 |