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UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MALAYSIA MELAKA

FAKULTI KEJURUTERAAN ELEKTRIK

FYP PROJECT PROPOSAL

PROJECT PROPOSAL

Project Title :

Investigation on high precision length measurement system for microscope's

application

no 44 f Purun,28330,triang,phg

Name :

Mohd Zaim Bin Mohd Sabri

Matrix No. : Course :

B 0 1 0 7 1 0 2 0 0 4 BEKM

Supervisor :

En. Nik Syahrim Bin Nik Anwar

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* Kindly refer to “Guidelines for the Implementation of FYP” and “Guidelines for Preparation of
FYP Report” for detail description.

Project Abstract

Brief outline of the proposed project in not more than 200 words

This system will be placed on the existing microscope in the laboratory. It uses a

capacitor sensor to measure the distance between the specimens with a microscope

lens. This sensor will give readings in the event of a change in the value of the

capacitor. This system requires high precision and accuracy because some errors

can cause large changes in measurements. To simplify the system usage, the value

of the measured distance readings to be displayed on the computer for easy data

storage. So the accuracy will be tested in various conditions such as temperature

changes.

Keywords

State maximum of 5 keywords that describe the nature of the project

capacitor sensor, microscope application, high precision and accuracy system

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Problem Statement

Describe the problem which initiates the research question or design ideas in concise terms

Students sometimes have difficulty in determining the size of micro-organisms.

Often they will use micro-organisms microscope to see and from there they will try

to measure its size by using information such as focal length, the distance between

the lens and other specimens. So in this project, we will create a system to

accurately measure the distance between the lenses with the specimen. This will

assist the students to determine the size of the specimen. Using this system,

students can save time during the measurement is made. It also will reduce the error

when measuring progress. This is because some errors will affect the actual size of

the specimen. Price microscope with the same technology in the market gives us

the idea to create this affordable system.

Objectives

State the objectives to be accomplished in the proposed project in concise terms

The objectives of this project are:

1. Improve the precision and accuracy of the reading distance is taken.

2. Reduce the time when the reading is taken.

3. Create a system that is inexpensive and easily operated, especially to

students.

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Scopes

Define the limits and constrains of the proposed project that makes the project achievable and
realistic

This system is basically focused on accuracy and precision data readings taken by

selecting the appropriate sensor to use. It also emphasizes calibration during data

acquisition. We also focus on a way that will be used to connect to a computer

system.

Project Methodology

Describe the procedures and methods to be used to achieve the objectives of the proposed
project.
Use additional sheets if necessary.

To ensure the success of this system, a study will be conducted to select the

appropriate sensor. This study can be done by looking at the datasheet from the

website as cytron and others. Then a platform will be built to put the sensor on the

microscope. A study will be made to find appropriate ways to display the value of

reading to the computer system such as Labview, Visual Basic, or MATLAB. To

ensure the accuracy and precision of this system, an experiment is performed to

determine the error in the system. Such as changes in ambient temperature.

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Expected Results

Discuss the expected results of the proposed project. Use additional sheets if necessary.

It is expected that all the errors that affect accuracy and precision of this system can

be detected and overcome. This system also can reduce the time and facilitate

students to make an experiment to use the microscope. This system is also expected

to increase the accuracy and precision. Find the best way to do a calibration.

References

List the references used in the proposed project.

http://www.cytron.com.my/datasheet/sensor/AD7746.pdf

http://www.lionprecision.com/tech-library/technotes/cap-0020-sensor-theory.html

http://www.functionx.com/visualbasic/fundamentals/Lesson01.htm

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Project Planning

List major activities involved in the proposed project. Indicate duration of each activity to the related month(s).

2008 2009

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