WEEK TWO

Process of week 2:

The prototype of the magnetic levitation system had been completed. The team members assisted each other and connected and reinforced the four main sections, which were the circuit board, structural frame, electromagnet, and Hall element, with electric soldering iron and hot melt adhesive. Then, after inputting the code into the control board, the electromagnet generated a magnetic force towards the small magnet below.

 However, the magnetic force at that time was unstable and could not be balanced with the gravity of the small magnet placed underneath. In order to achieve balance, it was necessary to adjust by continuously inputting different values ​​on the computer. This process took the team about approximately, and finally the long magnet below the electromagnet reached an equilibrium of 3 to 4 seconds. At the same time, the team found that the brackets currently used produced jitter during the magnetic levitation, which would increase the imbalance of the long magnets. 

Therefore, in order to increase its stability, the team members decided to reinforce or replace the bracket next week.

The original type of levitation system