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29 Multi-source, high-power converter
 Eric Kapinus
Viktor Terziysky
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The idea behind this project as a whole is to design, optimize, and build a high-power converter box that could take inputs of 115Vac/60Hz, 230Vac/50Hz, and 14Vdc and translate any one of those into either 115Vac/60Hz or 230Vac/50Hz at the output. The main reason to incorporate two very common AC signals into this project lies on the hope to make it more internationally compatible. The reason for the inclusion of the 14Vdc input, however, is the primary motivation for this experiment. The goal is to be able to draw current from an energized car battery (running at precisely 14Vdc) and supply it to key household items, such as sump pumps, small refrigerators, small microwave ovens, etc. in the event of a power outage. The idea is to be able to continuously provide up to 1,000W at the output in order to cope with the high power demands of some of the items mentioned previously.

Pocket Pedal - A Bluetooth Controlled Effects Box

Kaan Erel, Alexander Van Dorn, Jacob Waterman

Pocket Pedal - A Bluetooth Controlled Effects Box

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Our idea is to make an inexpensive alternative to traditional pedal powered guitar effects boxes. Essentially, we hope to implement a single aftermarket effects box that can be remote controlled via a mobile app. This low-power, Bluetooth connected application can control the box to change effects on the go. The hardware within the effects box will be able to alter the guitar's signals to create different sounds like echoing, looping, and distortion effects (and possibly more). These effects will be implemented using analog circuits that we will design and construct to be controlled by an app on your phone.

This project eliminates the expensive buy-in for a guitarist hoping to sound like any number of famous musicians with multiple effects pedals. On top of this, it also aims to get rid of the clutter that comes with the numerous pedals and boxes connected to an amplifier. Many pedals today don't even have a visual interface to select effects through some sort of menu. The app will also provide a much more handy and portable visual representation of the possible effects all from the phone in your pocket!

Team:

Jacob Waterman jwaterm2

Kaan Erel erel2

Alex Van Dorn vandorn2