James Burke’s Work Log

OSHE (Deer Dissuader) Spring 2025: Project Update 9 (Mar. 30th)

TO DO List

• Format Documentation for Deer Dissuader
• Create Instructions for recreating the project
• If necessary finish any requirements from project proposal

OSHE (Deer Dissuader) Spring 2025: Project Update 8 (Mar. 23rd)

To Do List

• Finish writing code
  • ssh to Pi
• Create audio files for deterrent
• Begin writing documentation

OSHE (Deer Dissuader) Spring 2025: Project Update 7 (Mar. 16th)

Image: Demonstrates working Image sensor

TO DO LIST

• Review prior code for BIRD system (specifically speakers)
• Purchase longer ribbon cable
• Write code for speakers
• Write code for PI to isolate image of deer
  • When deer detected, have PI communicate to speakers
• Record audio for speakers to play
• Move files and documentation to Github

OSHE (Deer Dissuader) Spring 2025: Project Update 6 (Mar. 9th)

TO DO LIST

• Review prior code for BIRD system (specifically speakers)
• Purchase longer ribbon cable
• Write code to operate speakers
• Begin creating audio files for speakers to play
• Move files and documentation to Github
• Implement camouflage for casing

OSHE (Deer Dissuader) Spring 2025: Project Update 5 (Mar. 3rd)

Progress Images

TO DO LIST

• Get image sensor to communicate with the PI
• Contact advisors for any additional input
• Begin coding speakers and creating audio files
• Get the PI to connect to multiple other networks
• Order new ribbon cable for image sensor
  • Potentially look into new image sensor
• Move files and documentation to Github
• Implement camouflage for casing

OSHE (Deer Dissuader) Spring 2025: Project Update 4 (Feb. 16th)

TO DO LIST

• Get image sensor to communicate with the PI
• Contact advisors for any additional input
• Begin coding speakers and creating audio files
• Sign up for Maker event
• Get the PI to connect to multiple other networks
  • Currently can only connect to a single hot spot

Concerns

• Finding a way to work on project over break
  • Mostly learning more for the necessary skills of project
• Finding a solution for how to handle solar panel attachment to casing

OSHE (Deer Dissuader) Spring 2025: Project Update 3 (Feb. 4th)

Fig. 1 (Diagram for Deer Dissuader)

Reflection:

• Learned Python and OpenCV
• Ordered necessary parts for project
• Relearn KiCAD

TO DO LIST

• Finalize Deer detection system image database
• Implement OpenCV to allow the PI to communicate with the sensor
• Begin testing the deer detection system
• Begin attempting to get the PI to communicate with the speakers

OSHE (Deer Dissuader) Spring 2025: Project Update 1 (Jan. 20th)

Figure 1: Concept Sketch for End of Semester

Note: Visual Sensor will be programmed to detect the relative shape of deer using open computer vision library for python. The system will use a multitude of reference images to identify a deer. Upon successfully detecting a deer the sensor will communicate with the Pi to activate the speakers to produce a deterrent.

TO DO List

• Research Python coding language
• Research Computer Vision Library and YOLO (You Only Look Once)
• Order necessary components for detection system
• Get access to previous BAD (Bird Attractant and Deterrent) Folder
  • Look at prior schematics
  • Analyze current python code for system
  • Get in contact with previous computer engineers from BAD last semester
• Look into KiCAD software and PCB design
• Look into flexible solar panels
• Set proper routine for team meetings

Concerns

• Finding a time each team member is fully available to meet routinely
• Learning python and the CV library

OSHE Week 4 Update

Completed Tasks

• Research vacuum chamber components
• Research examples of E-STOP
• Research filament manufacturing

TO DO LIST

• Discuss potential safety issues with current extrusion design
• Meet with team sponsor
• Discuss with BREAD and Open Mobility about Rewind Unit and Vacuum Unit
• Acquire certification for soldering
• Discuss with team specific components still needed for Vacuum Unit

Concerns

• N/A

OSHE Week 3 Update

To Do List

• Begin developing ideas and designs for vacuum chamber and safety measures
  • Research vacuum chamber functionality and component requirements
  • Review current E-STOP for Recyclebot
  • Research examples of E-STOPs for redesign
  • Continue creating BOM
  • Discuss with team current designs for the main units and potential hazards with the design
    • Research safety precautions for discussed hazards
  • Research how filament is currently manufacture to compare to Recyclebot
    • Specifically how filament is cooled and wound onto spools
  • Construct drawings and schematics for vacuum chamber
  • Acquire certification for soldering in OSHE Lab

Concerns for Next Week

• Finding time to discuss with full team about plans moving forward
• Breaking the vacuum unit into different components to be discussed

My Sketch of Recyclebot Design