Adjustable, realistic, computer controlled putting green Team 12
Feb 24, 2016
Adjustable, realistic, computer controlled putting greenTeam 12
Team 12:
Paul Bloem (EE)
Nate Van Heukelum (ME)
Jason Dornbos (ME)Mitch Brummel (ME)
Kyle Harvey (ME)
• Problem• Solution• Goals• Design• Analysis• Feasibility• Issues• Resources• Questions?
Overview
Problem
Most practice greens are unrealistic or difficult to use
This is an actual green: This is a practice green:
We want to bridge the gap.Problem Solution Goals Design Analysis Feasibility Issues Resources Questions?
Solution
•A realistic and simple computer controlled putting
green with adjustable contours
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•Realistic
•Automatically adjusts contours
•Computer controlled
•Simple to use
•Walk on entire surface
•Competitively priced
Goals
Not like this…
Like This!
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Design
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Gadget Green
Mechanical Movement
Surface Support Structure
Surface Material
Electrical/ Computer Frame
• Mechanical Movement System– Linear Actuators– Stepper Motors
• Surface Support Structure– Bar in bar method– Sheet material
• Surface Material– Cross stitching– Row stitching
Design (Cont.)
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• Electrical
• Computer– User Interface– Statistics Tracking
Design (Cont.)
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Design (Cont.)
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• Frame Structure– Modules– Metal frame– Wood paneling– Ball Return
Design (Cont.)
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Analysis
• Linear actuator force calculations• Surface support structure stiffness calculations• Frame structure beam calculations• Financial estimate: $12000-$15000
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• Market Research– Competition– Survey
Feasibility
Sample Survey Results
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BasementOtherPlace of BusinessGarageLiving RoomEmpty Room
Where would you place an indoor putting green?
• System– Linear actuators– Surface material– Surface support structure– Frame– Electrical/Computer
Feasibility
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• Cost of actuators• 3D preview of contour on screen• Seaming of donated surface material for prototype• Electrical work
Issues
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• Professor VanderLeest - Team Advisor• Professor Nielsen - Engineering Professor• Mr. Spoelhof - Industrial Consultant • Business 396 Team• Phil Jasperse - Machine Shop• John Klimas - Haydon Kerk• Doug Steeves - Synthetic Turf of Illinois• Brian Bolt and Jerry Bergsma - Calvin Golf Coaches
Resources
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