NASA Contest: Create an Electronics Box Design (EBD)

  • Stanje: Closed
  • Nagrade: $250
  • Prejetih vnosov: 31
  • Zmagovalec/ka: aurelianzapxiu

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Create an Electronics Box Design - (EBD)

In this contest, we need your help in designing a lightweight electronics box to accommodate individual electronics board, connectors, and a mechanical mounting bolt pattern.

Challenge Rules:
The prize will be awarded for the lowest mass, technically feasible design, submitted before the submission deadline.
No physical prototype is required, but the design must be sufficiently detailed to allow experts to assess the feasibility of your design and the credibility of your mass estimate. Only complete submission packages that follow the attached Submission Guidelines will be evaluated (the Exit Survey Code must be included).

You may use any tool you choose to develop your design, but your submission must be in PDF format. If your design is selected as a winning design, upload of the design source files will be required in their native format will be required during the handover phase before the award of the prize.

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  • nasacoeci
    Nosilec natečaja
    • pred 5 let

    Please join us in congratulating Aurelian Z. as the winner for this challenge. There were some really great designs and the evaluation was not easy. Thanks to all of the participants for all of your hard work on this challenge.

    • pred 5 let
  • nasacoeci
    Nosilec natečaja
    • pred 5 let

    This contest is now closed. Thank you all for your submissions and all of the hard work. We will start evaluating the submissions this week and hopefully will select a winner in the next few weeks. Again, thank you for all of your hard work.

    • pred 5 let
  • ermockler
    ermockler
    • pred 5 let

    So the box needs to hold 1x Arduino Mega and 2x MC 5004 P RS/CO and then the 2 dsub connectors? That's 2 of the MC 5004 (the P RS/CO version)?

    • pred 5 let
    1. nasacoeci
      Nosilec natečaja
      • pred 5 let

      Correct (sorry for the slow response).

      • pred 5 let
  • skeeterasuncion
    skeeterasuncion
    • pred 5 let

    Hello,
    This seems like a very simple exercise, it looks like I've come late to the party for some of the more interesting challenges. That said, I'd like to get a better feel for the environment where this box will be mounted as far as it could effect the design needs.

    What is the normal temperature in the area(s) of the space station where this box will be mounted? In case of any failure of the HVAC system, what extremes in temperature should the design anticipate? Is there typically humidity, dust or other particulates that could enter through cooling (or weight saving) openings that would be detrimental to the operation of the boards?

    Given the time frame that remains in this context, I will assume no need for cooling holes, but the possibility of using some for weight savings. Such features are easily added, modified or removed when your answers are provided. Thanks.

    • pred 5 let
    1. nasacoeci
      Nosilec natečaja
      • pred 5 let

      Assume a normal atmosphere at STP (70 degrees Fahrenheit, one atmosphere). However, please refer to the document for specific requirements for this challenge, which may be built upon for a follow-up challenge.

      • pred 5 let
  • Yohanesujang
    Yohanesujang
    • pred 5 let

    Q: Where the board will get power? do you have shiled board?

    • pred 5 let
    1. nasacoeci
      Nosilec natečaja
      • pred 5 let

      This challenge is solely focused on the mechanical aspects of this electronics control box. You do not need to design for grounding your electronics. The only design requirements are outlined in the document.

      • pred 5 let
    2. Yohanesujang
      Yohanesujang
      • pred 5 let

      got it

      • pred 5 let
  • NIL20
    NIL20
    • pred 5 let

    how to get exit survey code for project submission

    • pred 5 let
    1. nasacoeci
      Nosilec natečaja
      • pred 5 let

      If you look in the attached file on the contest description tab “EBDProblemDescription_SubmissionGuidelines_rev2.pdf” you will see in section 2, subsection 4. Pasted below:


      2 Submission Guidelines

      4. Exit Survey: To complete your submission, please take the Exit Survey by going to this webpage:

      https://seasgwu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2r9DaeSlh48uMcZ
      At the end of the survey you will receive a unique code. In your submission, include this text:
      Exit Survey for Freelancer complete with completion code: .

      • pred 5 let
  • nasacoeci
    Nosilec natečaja
    • pred 5 let

    Happy Monday! We have extended the submission deadline for this contest by 1 week!

    • pred 5 let
  • achatterjee0205
    achatterjee0205
    • pred 5 let

    is the mounting plate 4mm thick. The hole dimension in the figure is given as 4 mm deep. Just wanted to confirm.

    • pred 5 let
    1. nasacoeci
      Nosilec natečaja
      • pred 5 let

      No, that just defines the interface plate to which you must attach too and the depth of the holes that you may use.

      • pred 5 let
    2. achatterjee0205
      achatterjee0205
      • pred 5 let

      That's for letting me know that. I got confused a bit.

      • pred 5 let
  • nasacoeci
    Nosilec natečaja
    • pred 5 let

    Just a reminder that due to the nature of this contest and the study that it supports, all submissions are screened for completeness only prior to the end of the contest. If the submission is complete, it is rated with 3 stars. Final review of all of the complete submissions to determine the best/selected submission will only occur after the contest closes. Best of luck.

    • pred 5 let
  • achatterjee0205
    achatterjee0205
    • pred 5 let

    A small question, will the Faulhaber controller have the connector pins in the final design? Since they are used generally for prototyping and the final connections will probably be soldered, can I not consider them while noting down the dimensions of the board?

    • pred 5 let
    1. nasacoeci
      Nosilec natečaja
      • pred 5 let

      You can consider that the connector pins will be in the final design.

      • pred 5 let
    2. achatterjee0205
      achatterjee0205
      • pred 5 let

      Thank you for the reply.

      • pred 5 let
  • EdwinStoop88
    EdwinStoop88
    • pred 5 let

    Hello Contest holder the upload system keeps rejecting my pdf file. Should the PDF file consist of a single page ?

    • pred 5 let
    1. nasacoeci
      Nosilec natečaja
      • pred 5 let

      Your submission PDF looks complete and is multiple pages, so I assume that this issue was resolved. It may have been a platform issue. Let us know if you have any other issues.

      • pred 5 let
  • nasacoeci
    Nosilec natečaja
    • pred 5 let

    UPDATE: Please note that based on some feedback from you, we discovered some errors in the attached files. Those files have been updated on the contest description tab. Please download the updates and adjust your designs per the modified information. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you.

    • pred 5 let
  • aurelianzapxiu
    aurelianzapxiu
    • pred 5 let

    Hello. The 3 required boards with their standard headers and connectors cannot fit the box while fulfilling the 5mm/10mm distance requirements.

    • pred 5 let
    1. nasacoeci
      Nosilec natečaja
      • pred 5 let

      We are issuing an update to the challenge. Thanks for the feedback!

      • pred 5 let
  • c0d3rPK
    c0d3rPK
    • pred 5 let

    Questions:

    1. Is the box supposed to be air-completely solid?
    2. Is the box to be sealed air-tight (including washers/gasket/o-ring etc as required?

    Thanks

    • pred 5 let
    1. c0d3rPK
      c0d3rPK
      • pred 5 let

      Apologies for the typo. I meant if the box required to be completely solid aluminum or can there be cavities etc for air flow for eg?

      • pred 5 let
    2. nasacoeci
      Nosilec natečaja
      • pred 5 let

      Those design choices are up to you. Please refer to the requirements for required features

      • pred 5 let
  • gane32810
    gane32810
    • pred 5 let

    #increaseprize

    • pred 5 let
    1. nasacoeci
      Nosilec natečaja
      • pred 5 let

      Please review the contest description carefully. This is not intended to be an overly complex design problem.

      • pred 5 let
    2. gane32810
      gane32810
      • pred 5 let

      Hi, thanks for your reply.. based on my understanding of the brief and stated requirements, the contest prize should be 3-4 times the current value... but I guess you have your set budget, all the best with finding a suitable entry..

      • pred 5 let
  • Jun01
    Jun01
    • pred 5 let

    Questions:

    1. When the Electronics Box (EB) is mounted, are the mounting holes dedicated to it; or should they be left ‘available’ to something else, like the Astrobee arm?

    2. If the mount holes are for the EB, what fastener is used to mount it, and are those fasteners applied from above (relative to pics provided)?

    3. Is there an existing, fixed interface for the EBs circuit board connectors/pins? If so/not, how and/or by what will they be engaged?

    Thanks.

    • pred 5 let
    1. nasacoeci
      Nosilec natečaja
      • pred 5 let

      1) The mounting holes provided are dedicated for the EB.

      2) Please review the problem document for specifics on the fasteners and holes provided.

      3) There is a fixed interface for the Glenair Connector and its position from the Astrobee, but you are to design how your CDPD connects to the RA.

      • pred 5 let
  • Prashant Kumar
    Prashant Kumar
    • pred 5 let

    #increase prize

    • pred 5 let
    1. nasacoeci
      Nosilec natečaja
      • pred 5 let

      Please review the contest description carefully. This is not intended to be an overly complex design problem.

      • pred 5 let
  • Prashant Kumar
    Prashant Kumar
    • pred 5 let

    how to make entry to this contest?

    • pred 5 let
    1. nasacoeci
      Nosilec natečaja
      • pred 5 let

      Please refer to the submission guidelines attached to the contest description tab. Submissions should be made using PDF file format. For specifics on how to use the Freelancer.com platform, see the site help/support links.

      • pred 5 let
  • Dmitrij1169
    Dmitrij1169
    • pred 5 let

    to perform this task, I would like to understand what actuators will control this node (block diagram or schematic diagram)

    • pred 5 let
    1. nasacoeci
      Nosilec natečaja
      • pred 5 let

      Can you clarify your question?

      • pred 5 let

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