College - Author 1
College of Engineering
Department - Author 1
Mechanical Engineering Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Mechanical Engineering
College - Author 2
College of Engineering
Department - Author 2
Mechanical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 2
BS in Mechanical Engineering
College - Author 3
College of Engineering
Department - Author 3
Mechanical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 3
BS in Mechanical Engineering
College - Author 4
College of Engineering
Department - Author 4
Mechanical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 4
BS in Mechanical Engineering
Date
6-2024
Primary Advisor
Eileen Rossman, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department
Abstract/Summary
This report provides a detailed overview of the final design of our light-emitting diode (LED) focusing system. Our system incorporates a converging lens and a specially designed "glass funnel," which acts as a thick fiber optic that narrows the light to a fine point through internal reflection. The glass components of our system are precisely housed in a part made using advanced computer-numeric controlled (CNC) Mill and CNC Lathe manufacturing processes. This ensures high precision and durability of the overall system. Our LED focusing system is designed with a 60-watt stage light. The decision to use a glass funnel as the primary focusing mechanism was made after testing at the beginning of the year. Initial comparisons between the glass funnel and a system of lenses revealed that the funnel significantly outperformed the lens system in terms of the ability to focus the LED light. In this report, we will present the results of our testing procedures with the glass funnel. To conclude the report, we will outline the next steps we would recommend to enhance the efficiency and performance of the system.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/mesp/750
Project Video
ME_2024_F12_Poster.pdf (1340 kB)
Project Poster
ME_2024_F12_SOW.pdf (769 kB)
Scope of Work
ME_2024_F12_PDR.pdf (10540 kB)
Preliminary Design Review
ME_2024_F12_CDR.pdf (3306 kB)
Critical Design Review
ME_2024_F12_Drawings.pdf (2507 kB)
Drawing Package
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