Frankenscope (Team 14) ECE342-S25

C
Arduino
PCB
Teensy
Enclosure
Laser Cutting
Spring 2025

This project focuses on designing and fabricating a custom enclosure system for a compact digital oscilloscope featuring dual probe channels, three rotary encoders, and a stop button. The intended use of this system is for students to measure and visualize electronic signals on a TFT LCD, which is durable, portable, and user-friendly. Key technologies implemented include microcontroller programming using the Teensy 4.1, SPI-controlled TFT LCD, mechanical design using LibreCAD for laser-cut plywood panels, rotary encoders, BNC probe jacks, and push-button inputs. The team carefully modeled each component in CAD to ensure the correct cutouts and alignment, with detailed consideration of manufacturing tolerances. Among the most notable accomplishments are the component fitted on the enclosure, the successful integration of the control electronics with the display and inputs and achieving a rigid enclosure that provides secure mounting for the PCB and components. Major challenges included managing dimensional accuracy for all cutouts and ensuring the enclosure accommodated wiring and hardware. Future improvements could include making a 3D-printed version for compact enclosures.

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Artifacts

Name Description
Executive Project Summary This document summarizes our objectives for the system, the main development timeline, and key takeaways from the project.   Download
Project Summary Video Project summary that includes visuals of the project and explanations project goals, challenges, achievements, and considerations for the future.   Link
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