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Compact Utility Tractor Headlight Alignment Test Apparatus

Company: John Deere

Major(s):
Primary: ME
Secondary: EE
Optional: CMPEN, CMPSC

Non-Disclosure Agreement: YES

Intellectual Property: YES

The John Deere Commercial Products, Product Validation & Verification Lab does not have a convenient way of confirming headlights comply with all applicable standards due to light pollution and required space. The goal of this project is to design and prototype a test apparatus that can be used to validate headlight alignment for John Deere compact utility tractors. The apparatus should be compact and utilize sensors, instrumentation, and software to predict the light pattern and intensity at the required distances. Deliverables: Demonstrate a working physical prototype, that can be setup in < 1 hour by one person, capable of testing LED and halogen lights. Automated test report created from the apparatus. System calculations, schematics, designs, and drawings. Bill of materials with part numbers and cost estimates.

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