Each semester our seniors formally present their projects at the end of term before their professors, peers, mentors and community partners. Following the presentation is a Q&A session from the attendees.
Electrical and Computer Engineering
FSU PC Rocket : Payload Data Collection Unit (PDCU)
Dylan Bragg, Seth Edwards, Steven-Dvorak Thomas, Hunter Popovich
Abstract:
The objective of this report is to detail the process at which the Rocket payload accurately collects, processes, and transmits data during flight. To complete this project, decisions were made to conclude a series of sensors to use across a vast selection of data collecting electronics. These sensors collectively will be able to integrate properly with an Arduino and Raspberry Pi that will send this data to a software radio. This report lastly will report primarily preliminary and rudimentary design of the payload that will later be improved on.
Smart Wireless Charging
Rohan Nana, Christian Rich, Nicholas Ni, Antonee Williams
Abstract:
This project presents a smart, wireless adaptive tuning system for resonant coupling-based wireless chargers, addressing the challenge of mutual coupling variations that cause shifts in the optimal frequency. Using a Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm, the system dynamically adjusts capacitor values to maintain optimal resonance and power transfer. A network architecture, involving a Raspberry Pi and two Raspberry Pi Pico microcontrollers, enables real-time capacitor switching and provides a user-accessible dashboard to monitor charging metrics remotely. By integrating adaptive tuning and smart functionalities, this system ensures the system is always maximizing power transfer while giving users flexibility in parking.
