Flywheel Control and Monitoring (FlyCAM)

This wikipage contains information for University of Idaho's FlyCAM, the user interface for the Flywheel Energy Storage System. This product was created as a senior design project by the  FIGs.

Background
A storage system of any kind is useless without a control interface. Our user-friendly design allows for precise control of Idaho's Flywheel Energy Storage System. Additionally, it provides intuitive monitoring of the Flywheel's performance.

Implementation
The GUI is written using the QT Framework. This allows for rapid development while being flexible. The interface's primary target operating system is Microsoft Windows, however QT is multi-platform allowing for expanded operating system support in the future. The QT serial library will be used to communicate with the Flywheel's primary microcontroller facilitating control and monitoring of the Flywheel's operating parameters.

Documents

 * [[Media:2016-client-interview-flycam.pdf|Client Interview]]
 * [[Media:2016-tech-spec-flycam.pdf|Techincal Specifications]]
 * [[Media:2016-api-spec-flycam.pdf|Application Program Interface Specifications]]
 * [[Media:2016-uart-temp-flycam.pdf|UART Commands Template]]

Meeting Notes

 * [[Media:2016-meeting-01-notes-flycam.pdf|Meeting 01: 01-21-2016]]
 * [[Media:2016-meeting-02-notes-flycam.pdf|Meeting 02: 01-26-2016]]
 * [[Media:2016-meeting-03-notes-flycam.pdf|Meeting 03: 01-28-2016]]
 * [[Media:2016-meeting-04-notes-flycam.pdf|Meeting 04: 02-04-2016]]
 * [[Media:2016-meeting-05-notes-flycam.pdf|Meeting 05: 02-11-2016]]
 * [[Media:2016-meeting-06-notes-flycam.pdf|Meeting 06: 02-18-2016]]
 * [[Media:2016-meeting-07-notes-flycam.pdf|Meeting 07: 02-25-2016]]
 * [[Media:2016-meeting-08-notes-flycam.pdf|Meeting 08: 03-03-2016]]
 * [[Media:2016-meeting-09-notes-flycam.pdf|Meeting 09: 03-10-2016]]
 * [[Media:2016-meeting-10-notes-flycam.pdf|Meeting 10: 03-17-2016]]
 * [[Media:2016-meeting-11-notes-flycam.pdf|Meeting 11: 03-31-2016]]
 * [[Media:2016-meeting-12-notes-flycam.pdf|Meeting 12: 04-07-2016]]

Testing
To be filled once this step has been reached.

Mockups
Mockups and Designs of the interface of FlyCam will be listed here. Below are pictures of the designs with dates, showing the evolution of the design.

Prototypes
Prototypes of the interface of FlyCam will be listed here. Below are pictures of the designs with dates, showing the evolution of the design.

FlyCam Members Group Photo


Members: Eric Silk, Ben Bolton, Jesse Jutson, Thomas Hagen