Prototype Light Measurement System (LMS) for Categorizing the Optical Spectrum of LEDS

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Objective

To design and prototype a system for holding and categorizing the
visible spectrum of ThorLabs Light Emitting Diodes (LEDS) for use
in LED televisions. Additionally to provide data that can be
compared to current color spectrums of LCD and CRT televisions.

User Needs

1) Develop a sample holder capable of holding three LEDS
2) D= 0.23 and length 0.35 inches
3) Provide a sample cycle of < 5 seconds per measurement
taken
4) Provide a Repeatability +0.04 -0.04, Reproducibility
+0.1 - 0.1, 95% confidence interval
5) Provide an operation time of 1-5 Hours of continuous use
6) Cost < $500



Final LMS Prototype
4 ` Long, 4 ` Wide (base), 2 ` Wide (neck), 2.75 ` Tall
Benefits of Product

Provide a comparison of common LED wavelengths and
intensity vs. CRT and LCD displays for use in human
perception analysis.
Display LED Color categorization data for use in quality
control environments.

Challenges

Failure of one of the ABS polymer legs. (It is recommended
to cast the final product completely out of A356)

Project Timeline

Contact Info: aschader@calpoly.edu
1. Identify
Functional Reqs.
Weeks 1-3
2. Brainstorm
Solutions
Weeks 3-4
3. CDR
Week 4
4. Detailed
Design
Weeks 5-6
CAD Al Base
Week 7
CAD ABS Part
Week 7
BOM
5-6 Week
Fabricate
Week 8
Purchase Part
Weeks 6-7
Cast Al Base
Week 7
Drill Holes in
Base
Week 8
RPT ABS
Week 7
Testing
Weeks 8-9
Analysis
Weeks 8-9
Communicate
Week 10
Final Design
Review
Week 10
Portion of Time
and week completed
Total Time: 10 weeks