AudioArc is a visually appealing sound system. Our product uses plasma audio, a micro-controller, sensors, and an LCD panel to create a computer speaker that will look amazing
Team- Alekhya Gampa
- Colin Haas
- Katherine Scherr
- Joe Zischkau
Modern computer speakers, while they may have fancy LEDs, are typically very boring to look at. Plasma Speakers will use plasma audio technology to create a sound system that looks like a bolt of lightning. In addition, existing plasma audio systems only exist in the "do-it-yourself" niche, and are not available for consumer purchase. We will produce an easily marketable product for all those who want a little flash with their sound.
| Product | Produces quality sound | Safe | Looks like lightning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Speakers | Yes | Yes | No |
| DIY Plasma Speakers | Yes | No | Yes |
| AudioArc | Yes | Yes | Yes |
- Numerous people have built unfinished plasma speakers. All these are unsafe to use and are not finished products
- Plasma Speaker/Tweeter
- Plasma Speaker / Singing Arc Prototype
AudioArc will be a cost-effective, safe, and consumer-ready product.
Hardware:
- Dual load-balanced 200V 30A MOSFETs
- ATMEGA328 microcontroller
- SG3525AN modulator IC
- 24V 4.5A AC/DC power supply
- DIODE FAST 1000V 1A DO-41
- DIODE ZENER 12V 500MW DO-35
- MOSFET N-CH 200V 30A TO-247AC
- IC MODULATOR REG PULSE 16 DIP
- IC REG 1A POS VOLT 3TERM TO-220
- RES 22 OHM CARBON FILM 1/4W 5%
- RES 2.2K OHM 1/4W 5% CF MINI
- POT 10K OHM 9MM SQ RTANG PLAST
- CAP CER 0.1UF 50V RADIAL
- CAP CER 3300PF 50V 10% RADIAL
- CAP ALUM 2.2UF 50V 20% RADIAL
- CAP ALUM 10000UF 35V 20% SNAP
- CAP FILM 1UF 63VDC RADIAL
- FERRITE TOROID 25.3MM OD
- SILICON GREASE 4 GRAM
- CONN JACK STEREO R/A 3PIN 3.5MM
- ISOLATOR OPTICALLY COUPLED 125MA
- THERMAL PAD TO-220 .009" SP400
- POWER SUPPLY 24V 4.5A SGL OUTPUT
- ARDUINO UNO BOARD REV3
- HEATSINK TO-220 W/PINS BLK 2"
- Custom software for controlling sensors
- Be able to connect any device using a headphone jack
- Display audio statistics such as volume
- Arc is enclosed for safety while remaining fully functional and providing good acoustics
- Overheating: Use temperature sensors to monitor the speaker and regulate the arc
- Voltage is too high: Use a voltmeter feedback loop to regulate the arc
- Current is too high: Use an ammeter feedback loop to regulate the arc
- Objects that touch the plasma arc burn: put the plasma arc in an enclosed structure to prevent physical access
- Exploding components: order extra parts
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