070227 Science 3
Roles:
Facilitator: Justin
Notes: Nathan
Assessor: Nathan
Attendance: Blair, Justin, Ben K., Nathan, Gabe, Ben E.
Notes
What do we want the camera to do?
- Microcontroller controlled power
- Manual switch power
- Own microcontroller
- Isolated power supply or main power supply
- Switching regulator versus linear regulator
Problem
- Need to turn on camera and take pictures
Possible solutions
- Tie into the main microcontroller - take points of interest (and know when picture taken)
- Separate - simpler!
- Free/PIC/555 Timer
Solution chosen:
- 555 Timer with battery pack. Use a switching regulator to implement quickly.





