DIY hobbyists and enthusiasts alike can delve into a vast realm of boundless possibilities with our microcontroller kits, meticulously designed to ignite innovation in a wide array of projects. In addition to that, we proudly present a selection of real-world cases from UPANA’s practice, illustrating the versatility and effectiveness of our solutions in various applications.
Case 1:
Name: Paul B.
Profession: Toolmaker
Project Description: Utilizing a Fuyu FPB50 2000mm belt drive linear rail slide to clean up and create a finish on 50mm diameter copper pipe. The process involves holding the pipe stationary and using the slide with a V block mounted on top. The V block will feature a replaceable Scotch Brite scouring pad, which will be driven side to side until the copper pipe/tube is cleaned and the desired finish is achieved. The copper tube will rotate very slowly (1 revolution per minute) with another stepper motor, while the linear slide is driven with the controller at a fast rate. This process, previously done manually, is labor-intensive, prompting the desire for automation.
Project Features: Due to the length of the copper pipe (3050mm), the process cannot be completed in one setup. Upon finishing one half of the pipe, it will be turned 180 degrees to clean and finish the other 1525mm.
Task: Requesting the controller to drive the linear slide, enabling side-to-side motion with the capability to slow down, stop, change direction, and repeat until completion. Excited about the controller’s ability to slow down before a stop and change direction, as well as its adjustability in other aspects.
Request to Upan: Requesting the controller’s capability to drive the linear slide as described above, expressing enthusiasm for its features and readiness to learn.
DIY case 2:
Name: Rachel W.
Project Essence: Building a custom machine for internal use that requires an integrated stepper controller. The machine’s purpose is to rotate a small cylinder for winding small amounts of wire around a spool.
Task: Integrating a stepper controller into the custom machine to facilitate the rotation of a small cylinder for wire winding purposes.
Request to Upan: Inquiry about the compatibility and suitability of the stepper controller for custom machine’s requirements, along with any additional information or support available.
Case 3:
Name: Fred A.
Profession: Assistant ICT Administrator at a Bank
Project Essence: Teaching children programming using Arduino IDE
Task: Testing and experimenting with Nema stepper motors
Tools Used: ZK-SMC02
Request to Upan: Product review, request for product provision for teaching
DIY case 4:
Name: Brian B.
Project Essence: Implementing a back gauge control system for a press brake.
Task: Utilizing a controller to control 2 stepper motors for the back gauge.
Request to Upan: Inquiry about using a controller for controlling stepper motors in a press brake’s back gauge system.
DIY case 5:
Name: Juraj Z.
Project Essence: Utilizing UPAN controller for a formatting saw’s longitudinal fence.
Project Description: Implementing the UPAN controller for controlling the linear motion of a carriage with a length of 1500 mm.
Motor Specification: Using a NEMA 23 stepper motor with 2.5 to 3 N torque with DM542 or DM 556 driver.
Case 6:
Name: Mark T.
Request to Upan: Inquiry about a controller for controlling linear actuators and exploring the possibility of launching it in the Indian market.
DIY case 7:
Name: Rom
Task: To fit the control to an older saw to enhance productivity due to its desirable features and user-friendly design.
Request to Upan: Inquiry about the compatibility of the controller with older saw models and interest in acquiring it for improving productivity.
DIY case 8:
Name: Sebastian R.
Task: To use the product for building a motorized camera slider and inquiring about the possibility of customizing it with potentiometers and a thumb joystick for speed and direction control.
Request to Upan: Inquiry about the feasibility of adding specific customization features to the product to suit the requirements of building a motorized camera slider.
