Development of a Strength Training Measurement Device

Design Review #1

Team 19
Kendall Parker Sponsor: Dr. Michael Devine
Brad Bone
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Camilo Ordonez
Manny Cabrera
Fiona Robertson Instructor: Dr. Chiang Shih
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Project Goals

Problem Statement Target Customers

Using off the shelf components, to Professional/Advanced Athletes

combine heart rate monitoring with
Athletes and their trainers
power and strength metrics to create
a more complete user workout. Intermediate to advanced gym-goers

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Current Status
Completed

In Progress

Upcoming

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Design Components
0.7
1.14
1.1 0.11
0.11 0.71
0.98
1.3

Arduino ProMini 328

Bluefruit LE SparkFun Heart Rate Click SparkFun FTDI
Microcontroller &
Bluetooth Module Accelerometer & Sensor Breakout Module
Circuit Board
Gyroscope Board

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Assembly Iteration 1 & 2

FAIL
2.125

FAIL
2.125

1.3
1.3 .625

Figure 1. Component assembly iteration 1 Figure 2. Component assembly iteration 2

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Component Assembly
Revisiting outsourced circuit board
option

Utilize PCB artist software

Outsourced for construction

Advanced electrical engineering

principles

Voltage and current analysis

Currently designing circuit layout

Configuring component layout

Figure 3. Component connections to pin labels
Adding additional Arduino components
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Current Assembly

Figure 4. Accelerometer testing assembly Figure 5. Bluetooth testing assembly

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Casing Design 1
Snap Fit Top with External Grooves

Performed better than slide fit in thermal and

vibrational analysis

3D printed with ABS plastic

CAD drawings for each component

Figure 6. PowerTrak snap fit casing

Temporary velcro wristband
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Casing Design 2
Added opening for heart rate monitor to

contact wrist

3D printed with ABS plastic

CAD drawings for each component

Temporary velcro wristband

Figure 7. PowerTrak snap fit casing design 2

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Goal Prototype for inNOLEvation

2.2

1.75

Figure 8. PowerTrak exploded assembly 2.25

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inNOLEvation Challenge Update

Named Top 15 Semifinalist Jan 25

Final Business Model Due Feb 9

Business Pitch Presentation Feb 10

Named Top 7 Semifinalist Feb 13

Executive Summary Due Feb 27

Final Judging & Awards Ceremony Mar 3

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Programming Updates
Arduino microcontroller and programming

Accelerometer readings are valid

Data analysis program being written to

calculate power

Applying a complementary filter using

gyroscope readings

Addition of Bluetooth module

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Mobile Application Update

Validated Bluetooth
Module

Connected Arduino to
iPhone via BLE

Example mobile
application interface
is shown here
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1. Prototyping Stage

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2. Verification Stage

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3. Modification Stage

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Upcoming Challenges
Data Accuracy

Device capabilities

Accounting for error and noise

Circuit board manufacturing:

PCB artist

Optimizing layout to minimize size

Application development:

Receiving large amounts of data

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Summary
Project Objective:

Develop a strength training measurement device that transmits to smartphone app

Progress Made:

Named a finalist in inNOLEvation Challenge

Completed self-tests with accelerometer

Validated bluetooth module

Found new, better heart rate monitor

Current Status:
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Questions?

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Appendix

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Full Gantt Chart

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Business Model Canvas

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Customer Requirement Customer Importance Concept 1 Concept 2 Concept 3

Accurate 5 3 5 1

Reliable 4 5 3 3
Satisfaction Key
Heart Rate Tracking 5 5 5 5
Low 1
Small 5 5 5 5
Middle 3
Lightweight 4 3 3 5

Attachable to Body 3 5 5 5 High 5

Affordable 4 3 3 5 Max Score 195

Smartphone Synchronous 4 5 5 5 Score =

(CI x Satisfaction Rank)
Relays key workout metrics 5 5 5 5

Scores 169 172 167

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Parts List and Cost Breakdown

Component Part Name Price ($)

Microcontroller & Circuit Board Arduino Pro Mini 328 9.95

Bluetooth Module NRF8001 Bluefruit LE Breakout 19.95

FTDI Module FTDI Module 14.95

Accelerometer Sparkfun IMU Breakout MPU 9250 14.95

Heart Rate Monitor Sparkfun Single Leaf Heart Rate Monitor AD823 19.95

Cable for Heart Rate Monitor Sensor Cable - Electrode Pads 4.95

Total 84.70

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Decision Matrix for Wristband Material

Velcr
Criteria Importance Rating Silicon
o

Weight 5 4 4

Cost 2 5 5

Manufacturability 4 1 5

Durability 5 2 4

Size-ability 5 2 5

Heat Resistance 5 5 3

Cleanability/Water Proof 4 5 1

Total 99 114
Weighted Total = (Importance Rating x
Score)
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Decision Matrix for Casing Material

Criteria Importance Rating Carbon Fiber ABS Plastic

Weight 5 5 4

Cost 2 3 5

Manufacturability 4 2 5

Durability 5 2 4

Weighted Total 44 70
Weighted Total = (Importance Rating x
Score)

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