C457 Analysis - Revision history

Gcanzalo: /* Running an Analysis */

2019-09-19T22:55:29Z

‎Running an Analysis

Gcanzalo: /* Running an Analysis */

2019-09-19T22:00:57Z

‎Running an Analysis

Gcanzalo: /* Running an Analysis */

2019-09-19T21:59:01Z

‎Running an Analysis

Gcanzalo: /* Running an Analysis */

2019-09-19T21:58:29Z

‎Running an Analysis

Gcanzalo: /* Running an Analysis */

2019-09-19T21:55:23Z

‎Running an Analysis

Gcanzalo: /* Mapping Controller Buttons */

2019-09-19T19:49:22Z

‎Mapping Controller Buttons

Gcanzalo at 19:21, 19 September 2019

2019-09-19T19:21:33Z

Gcanzalo: /* Manual Control of Stage */

2019-09-19T19:03:54Z

‎Manual Control of Stage

Gcanzalo: /* Mapping Controller Buttons */

2019-09-19T18:50:59Z

‎Mapping Controller Buttons

Gcanzalo: /* Introduction */

2019-09-19T18:49:06Z

‎Introduction

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 * [[File:c457_analysis_corner1.png|240px|right]] Move the stage so that one corner of the analysis area is in the field of view and click the "A" button on the game controller. The "Continue" button will be displayed only after pressing the "A" button. If necessary, reposition the stage and click "Continue" to store the location of the first corner.{{clear}}
 * Move the stage to the corner diagonal from the first corner such that the area to be analyzed is covered by a rectangle having the two selected corners. Click the "A" button on the game controller. If necessary, reposition the stage and click "Continue" to store the location of the second corner.{{clear}}
-* [[File:c457_analysis_warning.png|240px|right]] If the selected area is smaller than that specified for concrete having aggregate with the top size selected, a warning will be displayed. Analysis can continue, or the area can be reselected.{{clear}}
+* [[File:c457_analysis_warning.png|240px|right]] If the selected area is smaller than that specified for concrete having aggregate with the top size selected, a warning will be displayed. Analysis can continue, or a new area can be selected.{{clear}}
-* [[File:c457_analysis_status.png|240px|right]] .{{clear}}
+* [[File:c457_analysis_status.png|240px|right]] [[File:c457_analysis_plot.png|240px|right]] The status display will be updated every time a button is pressed or released, depending on type of analysis. When a button having an action attached to it is pressed, the associated indicator will flash and the text will change color. The position is of the stage is updated at the conclusion of every move. Running analysis results are displayed in table and a history can be plotted by checking the box of the measurement(s) to plot.{{clear}}

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 * [[File:c457_analysis_details.png|240px|right]] Choose the type of analysis to perform, Procedure A or B. Only the specimen Id text is required. Analysis conditions are determined by the top size of the aggregate. Ensure the proper top size is selected before continuing. Click "Continue" when ready.{{clear}}
 * [[File:c457_analysis_corner1.png|240px|right]] Move the stage so that one corner of the analysis area is in the field of view and click the "A" button on the game controller. The "Continue" button will be displayed only after pressing the "A" button. If necessary, reposition the stage and click "Continue" to store the location of the first corner.{{clear}}
-* Move the stage to the corner diagonal from the first corner such that the entire area to be analyzed lies between the two corners. Click the "A" button on the game controller. If necessary, reposition the stage and click "Continue" to store the location of the second corner.{{clear}}
+* Move the stage to the corner diagonal from the first corner such that the area to be analyzed is covered by a rectangle having the two selected corners. Click the "A" button on the game controller. If necessary, reposition the stage and click "Continue" to store the location of the second corner.{{clear}}
 * [[File:c457_analysis_warning.png|240px|right]] If the selected area is smaller than that specified for concrete having aggregate with the top size selected, a warning will be displayed. Analysis can continue, or the area can be reselected.{{clear}}
 * [[File:c457_analysis_status.png|240px|right]] .{{clear}}

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 * [[File:c457_analysis_details.png|240px|right]] Choose the type of analysis to perform, Procedure A or B. Only the specimen Id text is required. Analysis conditions are determined by the top size of the aggregate. Ensure the proper top size is selected before continuing. Click "Continue" when ready.{{clear}}
 * [[File:c457_analysis_corner1.png|240px|right]] Move the stage so that one corner of the analysis area is in the field of view and click the "A" button on the game controller. The "Continue" button will be displayed only after pressing the "A" button. If necessary, reposition the stage and click "Continue" to store the location of the first corner.{{clear}}
-* [[File:c457_analysis_corner2.png|240px|right]] Move the stage to the corner diagonal from the first corner such that the entire area to be analyzed lies between the two corners. Click the "A" button on the game controller. If necessary, reposition the stage and click "Continue" to store the location of the second corner.{{clear}}
+* Move the stage to the corner diagonal from the first corner such that the entire area to be analyzed lies between the two corners. Click the "A" button on the game controller. If necessary, reposition the stage and click "Continue" to store the location of the second corner.{{clear}}
 * [[File:c457_analysis_warning.png|240px|right]] If the selected area is smaller than that specified for concrete having aggregate with the top size selected, a warning will be displayed. Analysis can continue, or the area can be reselected.{{clear}}
 * [[File:c457_analysis_status.png|240px|right]] .{{clear}}

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 * Click the "Start Analysis" button.{{clear}}
 * [[File:c457_analysis_details.png|240px|right]] Choose the type of analysis to perform, Procedure A or B. Only the specimen Id text is required. Analysis conditions are determined by the top size of the aggregate. Ensure the proper top size is selected before continuing. Click "Continue" when ready.{{clear}}
-* [[File:c457_analysis_corner1.png|240px|right]] Move the stage so that one corner of the analysis area is in the field of view and click the "A" button on the game controller. A "Continue" button will be displayed. Reposition the stage as required and click "Continue" to store the location of the first corner.{{clear}}
+* [[File:c457_analysis_corner1.png|240px|right]] Move the stage so that one corner of the analysis area is in the field of view and click the "A" button on the game controller. The "Continue" button will be displayed only after pressing the "A" button. If necessary, reposition the stage and click "Continue" to store the location of the first corner.{{clear}}
-* [[File:c457_analysis_corner2.png|240px|right]] Move the stage to the corner diagonal from the first corner such that the entire area to be analyzed lies between the two corners. Click the "A" button on the game controller. A "Continue" button will be displayed. Reposition the stage as required and click "Continue" to store the location of the second corner.{{clear}}
+* [[File:c457_analysis_corner2.png|240px|right]] Move the stage to the corner diagonal from the first corner such that the entire area to be analyzed lies between the two corners. Click the "A" button on the game controller. If necessary, reposition the stage and click "Continue" to store the location of the second corner.{{clear}}
 * [[File:c457_analysis_warning.png|240px|right]] If the selected area is smaller than that specified for concrete having aggregate with the top size selected, a warning will be displayed. Analysis can continue, or the area can be reselected.{{clear}}
 * [[File:c457_analysis_status.png|240px|right]] .{{clear}}

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 =Running an Analysis=
 An analysis is only possible after creating at least one button map.
-* [[File:c457_analysis_start.png|240px|right]] Click the "Start Analysis" button.{{clear}}
+* Click the "Start Analysis" button.{{clear}}
 * [[File:c457_analysis_details.png|240px|right]] Choose the type of analysis to perform, Procedure A or B. Only the specimen Id text is required. Analysis conditions are determined by the top size of the aggregate. Ensure the proper top size is selected before continuing. Click "Continue" when ready.{{clear}}
 * [[File:c457_analysis_corner1.png|240px|right]] Move the stage so that one corner of the analysis area is in the field of view and click the "A" button on the game controller. A "Continue" button will be displayed. Reposition the stage as required and click "Continue" to store the location of the first corner.{{clear}}

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 * [[File:c457_btn_map.png|240px|right]] Click the "Map Controller Buttons" button.{{clear}}
 * [[File:c457_btn_hilite.png|240px|right]] Press a button on the game controller. Note the button name is highlighted in the dialog box.{{clear}}
-* [[File:c457_btn_select.png|240px|right]] Select the action to take when the button clicked.{{clear}}
+* [[File:c457_btn_select.png|240px|right]] Select the action to take when the button is pressed.{{clear}}
 * [[File:c457_btn_map_name.png|240px|right]] Name the button map and click the "Save" button to save it.{{clear}}
 * [[File:c457_btn_multiple.png|240px|right]] Button maps must have unique names. If more than one button map is available, the display will include a map selection at the top of the dialog and a checkbox to indicate the selected map is the default map. The default map cannot be deleted.{{clear}}

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:21, 19 September 2019
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	=Running an Analysis=		=Running an Analysis=
		+	An analysis is only possible after creating at least one button map.
		+	* [[File:c457_analysis_start.png\|240px\|right]] Click the "Start Analysis" button.{{clear}}
		+	* [[File:c457_analysis_details.png\|240px\|right]] Choose the type of analysis to perform, Procedure A or B. Only the specimen Id text is required. Analysis conditions are determined by the top size of the aggregate. Ensure the proper top size is selected before continuing. Click "Continue" when ready.{{clear}}
		+	* [[File:c457_analysis_corner1.png\|240px\|right]] Move the stage so that one corner of the analysis area is in the field of view and click the "A" button on the game controller. A "Continue" button will be displayed. Reposition the stage as required and click "Continue" to store the location of the first corner.{{clear}}
		+	* [[File:c457_analysis_corner2.png\|240px\|right]] Move the stage to the corner diagonal from the first corner such that the entire area to be analyzed lies between the two corners. Click the "A" button on the game controller. A "Continue" button will be displayed. Reposition the stage as required and click "Continue" to store the location of the second corner.{{clear}}
		+	* [[File:c457_analysis_warning.png\|240px\|right]] If the selected area is smaller than that specified for concrete having aggregate with the top size selected, a warning will be displayed. Analysis can continue, or the area can be reselected.{{clear}}
		+	* [[File:c457_analysis_status.png\|240px\|right]] .{{clear}}

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:03, 19 September 2019
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	=Manual Control of Stage=		=Manual Control of Stage=
		+	The stage can be controlled with the joysticks on the game controller when not running an analysis.
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		+	* Click the "Control Stage" button to enable control of the stage using the game controller's joysticks.
		+	* Click "Cancel" when done with the stage.
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		+	=Running an Analysis=

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 =Introduction=
 An x-y stage, controller and software for conducting ASTM C457 Procedures A and B were developed for an MDOT Transportation Materials Research Center supplemental project in 2019. The stage is constructed from readily available components purchased from online retailers. A small number of structural elements were designed and fabricated to complete the stage. The system was designed with low-cost and ease of maintenance in mind, utilizing ballscrew actuators and an Arduino-based controller to drive the two NEMA17 stepper motors. The server operates on a Raspberry Pi and Franklin firmware is used for motion control. A common game controller is used to capture user input and control the stage. The user interface is provided over a web connection, supporting most internet browsers. The interface can be served over a local area network or a monitor, keyboard and mouse can be attached directly to the Raspberry Pi creating the standalone system.
 =Initial Settings=