Linear Block Fabrication and Electrical Considerations

Linear Block Fabrication and Electrical Considerations

Date: 3.21.17
Location: Logan HS
Goal: 1) Fabricate linear block to move on linear rail system. 2) Design an LED indicator warning system for our electronics that drive our linear actuator.
Students: Taren and Grant
Time: 2 hours

Taren and Mr. Pitz worked on taking the two linear blocks that ride on the rail system and mounting them on a block of alum. to increase the strength and rigidity of the system. This is important because the arm will mount to this block system and it will have to support the load of the entire structure.

Dave Foye came in to work with Grant on a LED Indicator warning system. Basically this will be mounted on our circuit board to let us know if we have power to certain areas of the actuator or H-Bridge. It makes it easier to troubleshoot if you can visually see if an LED is on to indicate you have power to that specific area.

Sketch of ideas for using an LED warning indicator array.

Linear Block

Linear Block-View from front side with machine bolts mounting the alum. to the linear blocks.