Browsing by Author "Pash, Phillip"

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    API’s & Machine Learning Principles For Fire Systems
    (2024-04-24) Felts, Joshua; Moe, Chris; Weissbach, Robert; Freije, Elizabeth; Pash, Phillip
    The FireConnect product line exists as a well-developed system for remote monitoring of fire protection systems with an extensive array of compatibility and iterations based on the controller manufacturers and their product lines, each with their own unique communication protocols. The FireConnect service provides the user with a unique interface for their monitoring service with access through a web-based browser or a dedicated mobile application. This product also collects and aggregates the same data on the service providers cloud-based servers, where we as the manufacturer can access this data via an API, or Application Programming Interface. This provides us, the manufacturer, with a plethora of data with an infinite amount of value, ripe with potential for monetization. The problem is nothing has been developed to make use of the data and its untapped potential outside of the real-time monitoring system unless an individual with extensive experience and industry knowledge were to examine the data trends. The goal of this project was to use the data in such a way to generate sales based on the logical use of this data and industry specific requirements for maintenance and testing, to provide automatically generated leads. These leads are to be automatically populated on a user interface, not to be confused with the existing product offering, but to be used by customer service or sales managers to proactively engage with customers, while simultaneously generating an email-based notification for the customer on file.
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    CM Buck Project
    (2024-05-02) Boone, Sam; Gonzalez, Anthony; Freije, Elizabeth; Pash, Phillip
    For this project, we are looking at a more cost-effective alternative to the Modbus to BACnet converters that are being used with the critical power equipment our company sells. These converters will be used in places where the existing building management systems use BACnet communication protocols. The current converters are over-engineered and overly complex for our customers’ needs who are requesting a simplified option. Our design needs to be able to monitor multiple pieces of critical power equipment, as well as have ride through time in the event of power loss to provide continuous monitoring.
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    Home Leak Sensor Final Report: A Kitchen Sink Sensor Used to Detect Water Leaks
    (2021-05-05) Bonds-Johnson, Jeffrey; Balcazar, Angel; Lin, William; Weissbach, Robert; Pash, Phillip; Goodman, David
    The home leak sensor project is a smart leak sensor that will detect water leaks under the customer’s kitchen sink. The sensor will alert homeowners with an audible alarm and with an email when there is a leak. The customer is looking for an affordable, fast acting leak detection device that will last at least 6 months before having to replace the batteries, and that is able to collect the leak to minimize clean up. After extensive research, we approached this design focusing on those main points within our decision matrices. We designed a device that will clamp onto the pipes itself allowing us to implement a way to collect the leak and ultimately receive leak detections in under 10 seconds. The longevity of the home leak sensor is accomplished by the microcontroller and batteries we chose. Our microcontroller has sleep mode functionalities and the batteries have a mah rating of 2200. After testing and calculating, we estimate that our home leak sensor will last an average of 935 days before needing to change batteries. Finally, the microcontroller also allows for IOT connections, which we were able to use to connect to the internet and send email notifications to the customer. The home leak sensor is able to detect leaks under 10 seconds, collect ½ cup of water, last an average of 935 days, and sends email notifications to the customer. It passes all of the specifications we tested to, including stability and durability. For future improvements, we may have overdesigned the longevity of the device as the customer only asked to last 6 months. If we were to do this again we would use a mAh rating from our batteries of at most 1000.
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    MSTE Flywheel Capstone Project Report
    (2024-04-30) Hill, Kaleb; Franco, Gabrielle; Abegunde, Dami; Weissbach, Robert; Pash, Phillip; Freije, Elizabeth
    The objective of this capstone project evolved during its progression, ultimately aiming to develop a control system capable of idling the engine and operating the flywheel with braking capabilities. The flywheel's functionality includes idling the engine at approximately 3000-5000 RPM and rotating at speeds between 7000-9000 RPM. While the complete control system remains a work in progress, the flywheel can be fully braked, and preliminary data analysis has been conducted. Presently, the servo mechanism is utilized to maintain engine idling, adjusting the throttle to approximately 108° and returning to 100° upon closure. Future iterations will involve further servo implementation to facilitate RPM acceleration, achieving full throttle opening at 120° and introduce gradual braking.
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    Themed Entertainment Impact Adapter Senior Design Final Report
    (2023-05-03) Landis, George; Freeh, Ryan; Pash, Phillip
    This project is what is known as the Themed Entertainment Impact Adapter. The issue is to improve a system already in place by creating a new detection system that will allow a guest to interact with set pieces with a physical hit and have communication back to the host. The sponsor, IFM Interactive, is wanting a custom Printed Circuit Board (PCB) that will be housed in a watertight plastic case specified by the sponsor. The device is a detection system that uses an accelerometer to notify another unit that the device detects a spike in the z-axis direction. The specifications that needed to be met that were given by the sponsor are as follows, • Printed circuit board-based design that mounts inside of an IP rated enclosure selected and provided by the customer. • Enclosure penetrations must retain environmental (IP) ratings such that the device could be installed outdoors. • Capable of operating in temperatures up to 80C. • Accept 5VDC for power. • Communicate via half-duplex asynchronous UART over RS-485. • Connect to upstream power and RS-485 data via a single 4 pole M8 connector. • Detects forces applied via internal accelerometer. • Implements communication protocol specified by the customer. • Create ~6 fully working units by April. The test plan is to test on a similar board using an RP2040. We will want to make sure that it sends a signal using UART over RS-485 to a computer emulating the host machine. The results have been successful in testing. There have been issues with the actual device that are minor fixes in the software design than the hardware. The final system will meet the standards from the sponsor. Some recommendations on improvements would be a better implementation of the hardware. Thus, there is just a bit more of editing on the layout. Moving the USB-C to another open way to make way for the port that will be drilled out of the unit to allow for access to power and data to the upstream unit.