26-04-2011, 02:55 PM
A mechanical draft band should be automated so that the control and display via a standard PC can happen. The position is controlled by a DC motor (to send PWM) and read via optical encoder. The pressure in the pneumatic muscle should be tested using the PC can be set and the force sensor has an analog output, should be made through the PC can be read. Results should be visualized on the screen and saved in an Excel spreadsheet