Putter-GolfBallImpact.pptVIP

10/13/04 Proposal Presentation Putter-Golf Ball Impact Charles Roth Prof. Zable Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Colorado at Boulder With Karsten Manufacturing Corp. Project Requirements Acquire data at the moment the club strikes the ball Convert readings to determine location of impact on club face Wireless interface with computer Size/Mass of device must not influence swing Project Background Array of reflective photodiodes mounted on club Photodiodes give voltage readings based on ball location Algorithm created to convert voltage readings to impact location Upcoming Design Work Continue in same direction Make current device smaller Develop new corresponding algorithms Design to fit on Ping putter Reconsider Methodology Alternate type of sensor New algorithms to determine impact location Project Schedule Determine data acquisition method to be used Order necessary parts Design, test and modify device Develop algorithm to convert readings into impact location * *