Kyle Flanegan

This project involved the design and development of an ergonomic adjustable desk capable of three modes: sitting, standing, and screen tilt (0° to 90°), incorporating mechanical, electrical, and IT systems.

Components: Linear actuators, stepper motors, worm gearbox, limit switches, Arduino Mega, control panel

Key Accomplishments:

• CAD modeling and FEA simulations (SolidWorks)
• Circuit design and motor control programming (Arduino C++)
• Synchronization of actuators with PWM control
• Prototyping: Assembling motors, sensors, and control systems
• Safety feature integration: Limit switches, alarms, and emergency stop
• Testing: Electrical and mechanical testing of components and final design

Outcomes: Delivered a reliable prototype validated through load tests, synchronization precision tests, and safety mechanism checks, demonstrating the ability to merge engineering disciplines effectively.

Proposed solution for a remote water tank monitoring and pump control system for a farm, implementing wireless communication using LoRa.

Components: LoRa Communication, Arduino Nano, ESP32, Solar Power, SSR's, Ultrasonic Sensors

Key Accomplishments:

• Researching and specifying LoRa wireless technology to enablereliablelong-range communication between water tank and pumpcontrolsystems.
• Designing a dual-microcontroller architecture utilizing ESP32 andArduinoplatforms for optimal efficiency.
• Developing a responsive web interface for real-time water levelmonitoring and control of borehole pump using Solid-State Relays
• Creating specifications for solar power implementation withbatterybackup for the remote sensor station.
• Planning integration of industrial automation components includingSSR'sand breakers for circuit protection.
• Designing for weatherproof operation in variable climate conditions

Outcomes: Delivered a proposed solution with recommended components, detailed explanations and a cost breakdown.