The Go-Go Gadget Gantry

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TheGo-Go Gadget Gantry

• Jeff Wilson
• Lee Strobridge
• Allison Bodis
• David Carlson
• Mark Jarrett
• Jeremy Paradee

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Problem Statement

• To Develop an automated system that
  satisfactorily plots text on various sizes of
  poster board
• Input is ASCII file (.txt) 100 bytes max
• Must complete in 8 weeks

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Our Solution

• X-Y Gantry mounted on movable carriage
• Carriage moves in X-Y directions on paper
• Writes with Sharpie or another replaceable
  permanent marker

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System Overview
YARD SALE SIGN
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Functionality Levels

• Single Stroke Block Letters
• 1 Size Letters
• Goal of 20-30 Seconds Per Letter

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Management Strategy

• Separate Driving And Drawing Subsystems
• Assign Team Members to Research Topics In Week 3
• Feasibility Tests of Possible Sub-Systems In Week
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