Project Description: Autodesk TinkerCad is utilised within the 'Flood Warning Project' for the Parramatta River Council, by implementing an interactive flood warning device that consists of a; built-in light system, speed dial and alarm system that is triggered through mechanical movement (up and down motion). The device is aimed to increase awareness of flooding and improve what has already been conducted by the Parramatta Council. Through the use of TinkerCad, it will provide a visual mock-up of the warning system and the system is aimed to detect the changes in the speed of the water. When there is a change in water speed it will be reflected through the changing of lights (level of severity) and speed dial. When the speed reaches the danger zone it will trigger the alarm system, this can be further represented through the prototypes below;
Prototype 1:
The first prototype represents a system similar to the lighting system in traffic lights, with the additional built-in alarm that is triggered when the red led flashes. This is a simple design that aided the understanding of what is possible when considering the flood warning system.
Prototype 2:
This is the final circuit for the interactive warning system, this system has advanced from the first prototype as there is additional hardware, this includes; extra LEDs, and POT (which aids the interactive element of the design). The final design is more beneficial as it has a controlled element (POT) that controls the lighting system and alarm system; in comparison to the prototype. Overall this design will aid the awareness towards individuals residing and in the Parramatta region.
TinkerCAD Flood Warning Circuit
Hardware for Circuit
TinkerCad Screen Capture (when in simulation)
