Testing and GUI Development (Week 2) 

The mechanical team is ready to test how our tubing will react to different angles that it may undergo while in use. To ensure that we are accurately measuring the angles of the tubing at even increments, we modeled a testing apparatus that will hold the model. The results from this test will allow us to know if the flow pattern and flow rate change at different angles, and how to mitigate these changes within our system to ensure consistency. The testing apparatus is pictured below! 

SolidWorks model of the testing apparatus that will test flow pattern of fluid at different angles

Heon was able to configure the development environment as well as develop a preliminary GUI for the monitoring software. Specifically, the GUI will be used within the flow rate measurement system of our project. This flow rate will be displayed on an LCD screen and is projected to have users be able to change it via a remote control. 

Test monitoring system to assist with flow rate control

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