Team Members: Simon Hoo, Nickolas Belanger, Kyle Karamihalis, Leonardo Arrigoni, Ricardo Garcia, Ryan Flickinger, Colin Hall

Abstract: SimOne is a shaker table that utilizes two stepper motors to create linear, orbital, and double orbital motion. SimOne was designed to be used in a laboratory setting to mix test vials during experimentation. One stepper motor is connected to a flywheel that attaches to the shaker plate. By implementing rails, this stepper motor can produce linear motion utilizing a Scotch-Yoke mechanism. The second stepper motor is connected directly to the shaker plate to produce orbital motion. When used in tandem, these two motors create the double orbital motion.

The mounting and rotational system allows for speeds of 120 to 350 RPM. Thanks to its use of stepper motors, replaceable bearings, and spring loaded ball bearings that are utilized to hold two different tray sizes, SimOne offers a high accuracy ability to mix any substance used in a laboratory, while keeping maintenance costs low through its highly modular design. Due to SimOne’s unique shaker table support system, parts can be installed without the use of complex tools. This allows for easy replacement over the product life with simple, inexpensive routine maintenance.

The controls of SimOne are comprised of a completely soldered breadboard, wires, an LCD panel, a software emergency stop, and a hardware emergency stop button. The pattern of motion and speed of motion are controlled by a series of buttons located on the human machine interface (HMI). The operator has full control of the entire system utilizing the easy to use and understand HMI.

Group 5’s 90-Second Pitch:

Oral Design Presentation Zoom:

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Date and time: Wednesday 12/7, 10:40am-11:30am

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