E2.02 - ACTS Project

We are creating the circuit for a smart projectile.

Sponsor: Non-Lethal Enterprises    
Student Team: Thomas Fenn, Conner Tidwell, Evan Varen, Sergio Zambrano    
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Karl Stephan

E2.02 Logo
E2.02 Logo

We have been tasked with creating and characterizing an analog timing circuit for a non-lethal device that does not have to hit it's intended target, just get close. Our timing circuit will control the deployment of a payload from a projectile, either a deterrent (pepper spray) in the .68cal use case for self defense or an anti drone payload for the 40mm use case. The circuit does not have any batteries involved, it is completely powered by the energy harvested from the magnetic fields as it passes through the magnetic barrel, keeping from the issues that come from storing batteries.

E2.02 Presentation

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E2.02 Project Presentation

E2.02 Poster Pitch

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E2.02 Poster.pdf

Team Contact Information

Team Project Manager: Thomas Fenn, tmf80@txstate.edu

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Karl Stephan, ks22@txstate.edu

E2.02 Team Photo
From left to right (Sergio Zambrano, Conner Tidwell, Thomas Fenn, Evan Varan)

Let us know what you think! You can evaluate our project here: E2.02 Evaluation Form