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*<span style="color:green">[1] Arduino (Duemilanove) - [http://store.makerbot.com/arduino.html $30], Makerbot
*<span style="color:green">[1] Arduino (Duemilanove) - [http://store.makerbot.com/arduino.html $30], Makerbot
*<span style="color:green">[2] Solenoid drivers -[http://store.makerbot.com/pwm-driver-v1-1-kit.html $13 ea.], Makerbot
*<span style="color:green">[2] Solenoid drivers -[http://store.makerbot.com/pwm-driver-v1-1-kit.html $13 ea.], Makerbot
*<span style="color:green">[5] MOSFET replacements for solenoid drivers, VNP35N07-E - [http://www.futureelectronics.com/en/technologies/semiconductors/analog/drivers/mosfet-igbt-drivers/Pages/3890498-VNP35N07-E.aspx $3.34], Future Electronics (if not available, search at Octopart)
*<span style="color:green">[4] MOSFET replacements for solenoid drivers, VNP35N07-E - [http://www.futureelectronics.com/en/technologies/semiconductors/analog/drivers/mosfet-igbt-drivers/Pages/3890498-VNP35N07-E.aspx $3.34], Future Electronics (if not available, search at Octopart) (grate shaker is automated, no sensors needed for it)
*<span style="color:green">[2] Hall Effect sensors - [http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=9312 $0.95 ea], Sparkfun
*<span style="color:green">[2] Hall Effect sensors - [http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=9312 $0.95 ea], Sparkfun
*<span style="color:green">[4] 3/8" V-groove bearings - [http://www.vxb.com/page/bearings/PROD/V-Groove-Bearings/Kit8405 $7.77 ea], VXB
*<span style="color:green">[4] 3/8" V-groove bearings - [http://www.vxb.com/page/bearings/PROD/V-Groove-Bearings/Kit8405 $7.77 ea], VXB

Revision as of 03:31, 23 October 2010

Step 1

  • Source 7/16" thick, 6" wide u-channel: 20 feet of it.
  • Pieces needed: (click on image to enlarge)

Feflibframe.jpg

  • Torch or cold-cut channel to size

Channel.jpg

  • Punch holes

Punchedholes.jpg

Step 2

Source the electronics. Here is a diagram of the controller box

Controllerbox.jpg

Here is the complete controller installed:

Controllerboxinstalled.jpg

Electronics Box
Electronics Box

Gross Electronics:

  • Electronics Box - local hardware store
  • Extension Cord
  • 2 alligator clips for battery connection - auto parts store
  • House wiring box (blue box in picture above below the Arduino Shield - hardware store
  • Fuse holder - car parts store
  • 12v quick connect plugs - 5 pairs - for quick-coupling to solenoids out of controller box - car parts store
  • Stranded 5A wire for solenoid connections
  • Spade terminals (10) for connection to solenoid terminals
  • Underground phone cable - makes very tough connectors for sensors
  • Potting compound
  • PVC pipe - with 1 end capped
  • Stranded Cat 5 wire for sensor connections
  • [5] Supermagnets -

Microelectronics:

  • [2] Hall Effect Sensors - Sparkfun
  • [1] Arduino shield kit - Makerbot
  • [1] Arduino - Makerbot
  • [2] RepRap PWM Driver Boards

Components for PWM Driver Boards

  • [1] Replacement MOSFETS -
  • []

Step 3

Shopping list for items which are shipped:

  • [1] Arduino breakout shield - $25, Makerbot
  • [1] Arduino (Duemilanove) - $30, Makerbot
  • [2] Solenoid drivers -$13 ea., Makerbot
  • [4] MOSFET replacements for solenoid drivers, VNP35N07-E - $3.34, Future Electronics (if not available, search at Octopart) (grate shaker is automated, no sensors needed for it)
  • [2] Hall Effect sensors - $0.95 ea, Sparkfun
  • [4] 3/8" V-groove bearings - $7.77 ea, VXB
  • [6] Supermagnets - $0.48, Gaussboys
  • [1] Potting Compound - $22 for 48 oz, Polymer Composites

Step 4

Step 4

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