There has been issues regarding the operation of the Stirling Engine that was assigned to me for this project. The engine is failing to run and due to time constrains, I must move on to a different type of engine if I am to meet my scheduled goals.
The new device is called the Vulcan Sensored Stirling Engine. It comes pre-fitted with an RPM sensor and a pressure sensor which is connected to a raspberry pi, although, I might still be implementing my own sensors as originally planed.
I will be receiving the engine within the coming week. Once received, I intend to create a model in CAD before doing my own designs for attaching my sensors. The research which has already been done is still applicable. In the coming days I will be taking my research in a different direction. Since one of my goals is to control the displacer piston in an effort to improve the efficiency, I will be looking into other work done with regard to this topic. I will also be looking at DC motor closed loop control and I am already familiar with this from my previous self-balancing robot project.
The new device is called the Vulcan Sensored Stirling Engine. It comes pre-fitted with an RPM sensor and a pressure sensor which is connected to a raspberry pi, although, I might still be implementing my own sensors as originally planed.
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