Industrial · Process Optimization
Production Scheduling & Sequencing
Intermediate 4 weeks 30-50 hours
Build a small automated sorting/sequencing station that routes parts by color or size to different bins. Program sequencing logic and measure makespan for different job orders.
Major
Industrial
Focus area
Process Optimization
Total hours
30-50 hours
What you'll need
- TCS3200 color recognition sensor module for Arduino
- MG996R metal gear servo motor 3 pack
- Arduino Mega 2560 R3 microcontroller board
- infrared IR obstacle avoidance sensor module for Arduino
- mini conveyor belt module DIY
- small plastic sorting bins set
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Steps
- Build a conveyor with the color sensor and servo gates routing parts to bins.
- Calibrate the color sensor for each part color.
- Program sorting logic that sends each part to the right bin.
- Create job lists and run them in different sequences.
- Measure makespan for each sequence and find the best one.
- Document the station and results for your portfolio.
What to photograph for your portfolio
- Sorting station build
- sequencing demo
- makespan comparison
- sorting accuracy
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Engineered a production scheduling & sequencing using Production scheduling, automation, color/size sensing
Applied embedded to implement, test, and validate the analysis end-to-end
Skills you'll show off
Production schedulingautomationcolor/size sensingembedded