University of Cincinnati Model Roller Coaster Project - Multi Train Testing
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- čas přidán 7. 01. 2021
- Multi train testing of a GuardLogix safety PLC controlled model roller coaster project I’m working on for the University of Cincinnati’s College of Engineering and Applied Science Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. A full demo video is coming soon once all the bugs are worked out. This is just some raw early testing footage.
A special thanks to Rockwell Automation and The University of Cincinnati for making this project possible!
I love that feeling at end of a project checking the result.Adrenaline like a pilot in flying would be released.
Gaurdlogix and a panelview? Damn bro you weren't kidding you really went all out
I know right! I'm so glad I had the support of Rockwell Automation on this project! They donated all the parts for the electrical system.
Beautiful installation!
Thanks! It was a lot of extra effort to make it look pretty but I'm really happy with how it turned out!
Good job man!!!
I'm subbed now!
love the little "los geht's" at 0:13
Simply Incredible
Thanks so much! It's been super fun to put together! I absolutely love the CDX Blocks building system!
Wow, Guardlogix and a PV5500? You all went all out! Thats 10k on those two items alone! Any reason to not build a ride on coaster?
The project is actually funded entirely through the University of Cincinnati and Rockwell Automation. They reached out to me to create a show piece to demonstrate the computer controls behind roller coasters. They are going to be taking this model to outreach events where guests will be able to interact with the control system and really get a deep dive into how computers keep you safe on roller coasters.
@@JaredHolladay Thats really cool! I am a Rockwell Certified System Integrator and now feel snubbed they didn't ask me! Lol Have you been in touch with Brian or Ann from IOE?
This is sick! How much would you say the entire project cost?
This was probably somewhere in the neighborhood of $35k so I was glad to have a sponsorship from Rockwell for this.
@@JaredHolladay yeah I don’t have $35K laying around lol. I’m studying computer engineering right now and I’m most definitely going to take on a smaller project similar to this.
@@Pdr-kx3qg Awesome! and don't count yourself out yet! This whole thing started with a conversation with the faculty. Always worth asking them if they'd be interested in supporting you! SLC 500 PLCs are fairly cheap on Ebay so that may be a lower-cost option for your project.
Can you build me "The Beast" replica for my Experimental Methods lab?
Of course! Might take a couple years and couple thousand dollars though haha :)
cool, but why not use lego mindstorm.
Fun fact: My first automated model roller coasters used Lego Mindstorms as the primary controller! Overtime though I decided I wanted to use the same equipment the real rides used.