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Revolutionary Levitation Clock: A Fusion of Aesthetics and Engineering

The levitation clock project showcases an innovative timepiece that levitates to reveal the time, captivating viewers with its extraordinary design and functionality. Developed by Kevin Fronczak, Holden Sandlar, and Trong Duong, this final MSD II project integrates intricate engineering specifications and customer needs, resulting in an aesthetically pleasing display unit. Key elements include a custom wood frame, glass tubes, and advanced PCB design. The team faced challenges in heat dissipation, connectivity issues, and assembly precision, leading to valuable lessons in engineering and design optimization.

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Revolutionary Levitation Clock: A Fusion of Aesthetics and Engineering

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  1. Levitation ClockP13321 Trong Duong – Electrical Engineer Kevin Fronczak – Electrical Engineer Holden Sandlar – Electrical Engineer Final Project Review – MSD II

  2. Project Description • A clock that uses levitation to tell time. • Appear “magical” to the observer • Design a clock that would look cool and aesthetically pleasing as a display unit

  3. Customer needs and Engineering Specifications

  4. Original Concept

  5. Final Design Concept

  6. Operation

  7. Build Process • PCBs fabricated and ordered via OSHPark • Wood Frame built by Byron Conn • Glass Tubes purchased. Cut, rounded, and annealed by Tom Zogas • Tube Support Rings 3D printed by Vince Burolla • Levitating Objects cut from high-density foam

  8. Test Process • Verify User Interface Operation • Verify Main Controller Signal Routing • Verify RTC Functionality • Tune Solenoid Lift Height • System Integration Testing

  9. Temperature Test • Ran clock in “Test Mode” at Imagine RIT • 7 hours

  10. Lessons Learned • Temperature/Heat dissipation big concern • Molex KK connectors should NEVER BE USED • They were manufactured by Satan himself • Hand-winding coils imprecise and tedious • If something looks like it COULD be touched, someone will ALWAYS TOUCH IT • Triple-check BOM entries after design changes • Ordering incorrect package size or wrong regulator very easy to do • Quadruple check PCB layout • Helps avoid rework • Missing standoffs on main board

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