Tesla Coil Security System 2.0

The goal of the project is to design and construct a working prototype for an electrified security door.

=Problem Definition=

Design a system that causes high voltage arcs to pass across a doorway in a manner to discourage people from entering.

Background
Currently, security systems are pretty lackluster when it comes to intimidating intruders. The average system consists of locks, cameras, and motion sensors. The goal of Security Shock Door is to construct a new security system utilizing a NASA built Tesla Coil arrangement to produce visible lightning bolts across a doorway; providing the alternative of a passive defense by having a strong intimidating presence. We will be building a demonstration unit that shows our application of intimidation.

Deliverables
- Agreement between team members for acceptable protocol and etiquette
 * Team Contract

- Breakdown of the intended funds for the project
 * Budget

- Documentation of the multi-functional requirements of the system
 * Product Requirements

- Intended plan for time management of the project
 * Project Schedule

- Description of the planned experiments and validation testing planned to confirm the intended design
 * Design Validation Plan

- Formal "progress update" of the design for the project
 * Concept Design Review

Specifications
The final design of this project should meet the following qualifications/Specifications:

User Interface Design
 * Arm/disarm the security system
 * Electing to ground to frame or potential intruder
 * Sense an approaching intruder

Mechanical Design
 * Use of a wooden door frame because of non-conductive properties
 * Use of replaceable arc nodes for maintenance

Electrical Design
 * Operate at a frequency of around 4 Hz
 * Arc from one side of the door to the opposite side horizontally
 * Sensors for detecting an incoming intruder
 * Appropriately sized Tesla coil
 * Controlling grounding of non-source nodes

Safety
 * Scare away the intruder without serious injury or death
 * Minimal risk of unwanted shock while the system is armed
 * Effective arming/disarming feature

Budget
 * Keep the cost under $800

=Design Considerations=

=Project Learning=

=Final Design=

=Validation=

=Team Members=

=Additional Documentation=

Project Schedule

Gantt Chart

Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes Folder

Presentations



Client Interview