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- \subsection{Feature Selection}
- The implementation of the end-effector proofed to be impractical.
- This means that only two features are left.
- The updated table in \autoref{tab:featurestab2} shows that the next step would be the SCARA.
- The SCARA has a higher risk/time factor and covers more tests.
- \begin{table}[]
- \caption{}
- \label{tab:featurestab2}
- \begin{tabular}{|l|l|l|l|l|l|}
- \hline
- Feature & Dependees & Tests & Risk & Time & Risk/Time \\ \hline
- SCARA & - & 3 & 40\% & 10 days & 4 \\ \hline
- End-effector & SCARA & 2 & 60\% & 8 days & 7.5 \\ \hline
- Carriage & - & 2 & 30\% & 10 days & 3 \\ \hline
- \end{tabular}
- \end{table}
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- \subsection{Rapid Development}
- At the end of this implementation the SCARA is able to write the first characters
- This will be achieved by working through different levels of detail.
- Where each level adds more detail to the model.
- The levels that are implemented are as follow:
- \begin{enumerate}
- \item Basic kinematics model, no physics.
- \item Basic physics model, ideal 2D physics.
- \item Basic Motor behavior, 2D physics with non-ideal DC-motor.
- \item Basic control law, path planning.
- \item Advanced motor behavior, 2D physics with stepper motor behavior.
- \item Advanced physics model, 3D physics with complex dynamics with Lie-algebra.
- \item Marker lifting behavior, servo lifts marker of the board.
- \end{enumerate}
- This mainly describes the different level of physics detail.
- Together with the physics model there will be a solid 3D CAD model.
- The CAD model helps to check with dimensions and possible collisions of objects.
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- \subsubsection{Basics}
- \begin{marginfigure}
- \centering
- \begin{tikzpicture}
- \tikzstyle{arrow} = [-latex,ultra thick]
-
- % draw roof
- \fill[pattern = north east lines] ($ (0,0) + (-1,0) $) rectangle ($ (0,0) + (1,0.5) $);
- \draw[thick] ($ (0,0.5) + (-1,0) $) -- ($ (0,0.5) + (1,0) $);
-
- %draw arm and joints
- \fill (0,0.5) circle (0.2);
- \draw[thick] (0,0.5) to node[midway,right,draw=none] {$a$} (-1.5,3.5);
- \fill (-1.5,3.5) circle (0.2);
- \draw[thick] (-1.5,3.5) to node[midway,above,draw=none] {$b$}(1.51,4.26);
-
- %draw mass
- \draw (1.7,4.32) circle (0.2) node {$m$};
-
- %draw arc
- %\draw[dashed,gray] (-1.5,3.5) -- ++(2.5,0);
- %\draw (1,0.5) arc (0:116:1cm) node[above,midway] {$\theta$};
-
- %\draw [arrow] (c.south) -- +(0,-1cm) node[midway,right,draw=none] {$F_{g} = m \cdot g$};
- \end{tikzpicture}
- \caption{Basic kinematics of the SCARA}
- \label{fig:scaraarm}
- \end{marginfigure}
- The first four detail steps are just creating the basics dynamics of the SCARA as shown in \autoref{fig:scaraarm}
- It start with the kinematics model that is used to test the forward and inverse kinematics of the design.
- It gave a general idea of angles and arm lengths that are required in the design.
- The second detail iteration adds the basic physics of the model.
- This model was in the form of a double pendulum, with to powered joints.
- The ideal motors in the joints made it that it could move with almost infinite speed.
- To get a better idea of the forces in the model, the ideal motors are replaced with a beter motor model.
- As the system did not operate with infinite gain anymore it the path planning was updated as well.
- A simple PID controller was implemented to make SCARA follow a square path.
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- Now that the model forms a basic with the non-ideal motors, basic physics and a controllaw, it can be used to make some estimates.
- The model followed the required path in the specified amount out time.
- With this, the minimum required torque could be calculated.
- Which is then used to dimension the motors.
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- \subsubsection{Advanced Model}
- The basic model contains all elementary components and detail can be added for different components.
- The first step was to improve the motor models.
- Up to now it was a primitive model with a source of effort, resistance and gyrator in series.
- For the design it was decided to go with a stepper motor.
- The advantage of a stepper motor is the holding torque, such that the motor can be forced in a certain angle.
- With the new motors the controller was updated, to accommodate for the behavior of the steppers.
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- The next step was to upgrade the model to a full three dimensional dynamics.
- Although the SCARA model itself is valid in only two dimensions, having the SCARA suspended from wires required the full dimensions.
- The dynamics of the SCARA are based on a serial link structure \autocite{dresscher_modeling_2010}.
- This allowed for a simple, yet quick implementation of the dynamics.
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- \subsubsection{3D modeling}
- With a full dynamics model in 20-sim, the next step was to design the system in OpenSCAD.
- Although 20-sim has a 3D editor, it is significantly easier to build components with OpenSCAD.
- Furthermore, for prototyping the OpenSCAD objects can be exported for 3D printing.
- The model made it possible to check component clearance and get an idea of size.
- The model is shown in \autoref{fig:scad_carriage}.
- \begin{figure}
- \centering
- \includegraphics[width=0.8\linewidth]{graphics/scad_carriage.png}
- \caption{Rendered 3D model of the SCARA}
- \label{fig:scad_carriage}
- \end{figure}
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- \subsection{Variable Approach}
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