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Proposed Implementation of Arduino LabVIEW Toolkit By Andy Coulson 3/5 /2011

Proposed Implementation of Arduino LabVIEW Toolkit By Andy Coulson 3/5 /2011. Introduction. Proposal: Mobile, mesh-networked, Christmas light devices sychronized via LabVIEW driving Arduino Stretch goal: synchronized to music via using frequency analysis. Agenda. Relevant Experience

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Proposed Implementation of Arduino LabVIEW Toolkit By Andy Coulson 3/5 /2011

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  1. Proposed Implementation of ArduinoLabVIEW ToolkitBy Andy Coulson3/5/2011

  2. Introduction • Proposal: Mobile, mesh-networked, Christmas light devices sychronized via LabVIEW driving Arduino • Stretch goal: synchronized to music via using frequency analysis

  3. Agenda • Relevant Experience • Concept Background and Evolution • Proposal Details

  4. Experience • Legacy of Christmas Light Enthusiasm

  5. Concept Evolution • 2005 • Began with running Trail of Lights fun run • Originally a couple strings of incandescent mini lights • Pinned to black sweats • Powered by a UPS lead-acid battery and inverter • (no photographic evidence exists)

  6. Concept Evolution • 2006 • Gradual technical Improvements • LED light strings (much improved battery life) • More strings • Addition of sidekick (name withheld)

  7. Concept Evolution • 2007

  8. Concept Evolution • 2008 • Cannibalized the controller from a string of sequenced lights • 8 simple patterns

  9. Concept Evolution • 2009 • Switched to NiMH (packs of 8 AA’a) • Lighter • Swappable • More power charging options (car charger, can use akalines in a pinch) • Dedicated Jumpsuit

  10. Concept Evolution • 2009 • 2009 • Added Autonomous Cape

  11. Concept Evolution • 2009

  12. Concept Evolution • 2010 • Added Light Staffs (Staves?)

  13. Proposal Details • Mesh-networked, Synchronized via LabVIEW driving Arduino connected to Xbee (Zigbee 802.15.4) modules Conceptual Schematic

  14. Proposal Details • LabVIEW , running on a laptop, will be connected to Arduino • Will control Arduino Digital Out pins • 4 pins will drive locally-connected 4-channel Triac board • Remaining pins will be connected to Xbee module (master node) • Xbee will configured in “virtual wiring” mode – pins values are passed transparently to slave nodes • Multiple remote Xbees • 4 channels for Sidekick’s light suit • 2 channels for Autonomous Cape • 2 channels shared by staffs

  15. Proposal Details

  16. Proposal Details • Stretch Goal: Synchronized to Christmas Music • Utilize LabVIEW Sound and Vibration toolkit • Associate Arduino pins with distinct frequency ranges from music input • Bluetooth speakers embedded in one staff could provide audible music

  17. Conclusion • My depth and breadth of experience results in high probability of success • Demonstrates applicability of LabVIEW in growing field of Christmas Light automation • Engages whole new audience of potential future engineers (1-8 year olds) • Enhances Christmas Cheer

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