Universal Controller Construction Set
Problem Statement: In order to minimize parts count for the Global Village Construction Set, OSE is migrating to generalized platforms for automation, machine control, and IoT. CNC machines, IoT greenhouse/house monitoring, the CEB press, refrigerator controller, and other applications are in common use in the GVCS. To reduce overall parts count, OSE is migrating to working more with primitive elements rather than turnkey boards - as long as the interface/connections are designed well for ease of build, parallel build, and interoperability.
To illustrate parts count reduction: we have used the relay to drive solenoids
In the CEB press. We use the same relay to drive washer solenoids in
Aquaponic greenhouse control. Thus, rather than using a dedicated controller
Board for the CEB press, we can use the same relays to make the design
Much more accessible to people.
By separating controllers from power elements and other components - instead of placing them on dedicated boards - we can reuse parts much more effectively in the prototyping phase of the GVCS.
Control Strategy
CEB Press
Wireless (so computer is not taken up)
3D Printer
Aquaponic Water Control + Sensing
Inverter
CNC Machines
Laser Cutter
Microcontroller
Hydraulic Motor Encoder
Induction Furnace
Ultrasound Torch Height Controller
Pellet Burner Controller
Freezer to Fridge Conversion
3D Printer + CNC Torch or Laser + Welder
Endstop feedback
Wireless (so computer is not taken up)
Relay
SD Card
Arduino
Heated Bed
Stepper Driver
Fan
Gas Control
Torch Height Control
Any stepper driver. Allows for using any type of driver depending on power needed.
Open Source Power Supply 30A 12-48V
Open Source Wire Feeder
Open Source Electric Motor
Open Source Inverter
Open Source DC Welder
Open Source Speed Controller
Thermistor Feedback
Options
Stepper Motors