laundry now senior design project midterm review submitted by: frank monforte, ryan russell sonoma...

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Laundry NowSenior Design Project Midterm Review Submitted By:Frank Monforte, Ryan RussellSonoma State University Department of Engineering ScienceAdvisor: Dr. Farid FarahmandClient: Tramaine Austin-Dillon SSU Residential Area Coordinator – Sauvignon Village East

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Overview- Project Goal

- 10 Specific Features

- Schedule Update

- Website Update

- Prototype Demonstration

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Project GoalDesign an easy to install, inexpensive

monitoring system that allows users to check the status of machines in the laundry room. Include usage count so management can see which machines are being used the most (maintinence and repairs).

● Simple for Residents to Use and Reliable

● Expandable Based on Number of Machines

● Non-Invasive Design

● Inexpensive to Purchase and Install

● Allow Property Management to Track Machine Use

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10 Features- Snap together sensor design allowing for easy configuration and node replacement- Ability to determine if a washing machine or dryer is in operation or stopped- SD card saves and backs up usage data when there is a lack of power- Website displays status of every machine and updates every five minutes- Ability to access the website from anywhere with internet access (router port

forwarding) or on LAN (WiFi)- Automatically detects the number of sensor nodes on machines- Viewable on the website if a machine may need maintenance due to lack of use- Noninvasive designed sensor nodes can be attached without modifying preexisting

equipment- Continuously tracks sensor data even if the server is not connected to the WiFi network

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Project Milestones

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Project Milestones (Revised)

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Questions/Comments

laundrynowssu.weebly.com Laundry NowSenior Design Project Proposal Submitted By:Frank Monforte, Ryan RussellSonoma State University Department of Engineering ScienceAdvisor: Dr. Farid Farahmand

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Testing

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Testing

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Testing

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Server Schematic

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Controller Schematic

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Sensor Schematic