3. PROBLEM DEFINITION - P-Div-Engg-Exploration-Odd-2026-27/Repo-09 GitHub Wiki

S_no	Questions	Answers
1	What is the basic function of cup dispenser	Dispense the cup
2	How much time does it takes to dispense the cup?	2 seconds
3	How many cups it should store?	15 cups
4	what should be the size the model?	50 cms
5	What type of cup do we need to use?	Cornstarch cup
6	What should be the distance to sense the Hand?	10 cms
7	Should we need socket one or battery dispenser?	Adapter type
8	Do you need Alert sound before dispensing the cup?	Yes
9	Do you need Alert sound before cup holder getting empty?	Yes
11	Do you need any activity done by model other than dispensing the cup?	No
12	Where will this system be deployed?	On table
13	Do you also need a manual button to dispense ?	no
14	What is the Budget?	Rs10,000
15	what should dispenser detect and dispense the cup	Hand

Sl. No.	Components or Parts used: Electronics	Components or Parts used: Mechanical	Mechanism / Working Principle Identified	Links
1	DC motor	belt,wheels	cup separator Mechanism	https://youtube.com/shorts/oz-Vs6NazOU?si=hLHOMFWPZXR7gzQ1
2	Servo motor	Linkage	Slider Mechanism	https://youtube.com/shorts/DCz2ErHpJgg?si=-uYUCAcoE9CMG5y7
3	Buzzer		Alert
4	Arduino UNO		As a Brain of system
5	Adapter		Power supply
6	IR sensor		Hand Detection

Sl. No.	Components or Parts used: Electronics	Components or Parts used: Mechanical	Mechanism / Working Principle Identified	Links
1	Servo motor	Strings	Claw Griper Mechanism	https://youtube.com/shorts/TWap2EUefBA?si=3BBdIp5DM54NHl0Y
2	DC Motor	Wheels	Rotatary Indexing Mechanism
3	LED light		Alert	https://youtube.com/shorts/b5nQ08eCd3E?si=uAZa5e_O9Adne8XK
4	9V Battery		Power Supply
5	Arduino Nano		Microcontroller logic execution	https://youtu.be/ofYLsAwj5Go?si=OpQV6U8KmkAo1KMv
6	Photoelectric Sensor		Hand detection

SI NO.	Components or Parts Used:Electronics	Components or Parts used:Mechanical	Mechanism/Working Principle identified	Links
1	Geared Motor	Rotating Disc	Rotary Dispensing Mechanism	https://youtube.com/shorts/QLicch6hSak?si=Y4rS34Fi5_kSCvaR
2	Stepper Motor	BallScrew,linear rail,slider	Lead Screw Mechanism	https://youtube.com/shorts/s_Nxd_A9Aao?si=iXFv_cK5_iJFu40q
3	ESP32		Automatic Control System
4	USB Power Banks		Power Supply
5	Ultrasonic Senser		Detect Hand

Sl. No.	Components or Parts used: Electronics	Components or Parts used: Mechanical	Mechanism / Working Principle Identified	Links
1	Strepper Motor	Sliding frame,spring,cam wheel	Reciprocating mechanism	https://youtube.com/shorts/HWDkaef7mZE?si=RKlu7m3Fzqzvwvkl
2	DC motor	Belt	Belt Mechanism	https://youtu.be/o7VVmtX7SKs?si=thTHLIzzmb3nLoCY
3	Screen		Alert
4	Arduino micro		As a Brain of system	https://youtu.be/mvv1BRjswew?si=lXCN5yuOzjDVNjV_
5	12v adapter		Power supply
6	Capacitor sensor		Hand Detection

S.no	Objective
1	Runs on Adapter
2	Cylindrical holder and Cuboidal Base
3	It should be deployed on table
4	Reduce human effort
5	Ensure safety

PROBLEM DEFINITION VERSION 1.1

The design of Automatic Cup Dispenser, which should be simple, convenient, hygienic and easy to use. The cups used in the dispenser is cornstarch cup. The cup dispenser should be kept on the table. The cup holders should be in cylindrical and the base should be in cuboidal form. The Design runs with power adapter. it should ensure safety.

S_no	Constraint
1	Time taken to dispense the cup is 2 sec
2	15 cups in Holder
3	The size of holder should be 40cm and the size base should be at least 5cm tall and 30cm wide
4	It should detect the hand within 10cm
5	Approx Rs.10000 Budget
6	the cornstarch cup of dimensions 80mm upper diameter, 60mm lower diameter, 107mm Height

PROBLEM DEFINITION VERSION 1.2

The design of the Automatic Cup Dispenser should be able to dispense one cup at a time within a 2 seconds of sensing the hand. The dispenser should hold at least 15 cups in the holder. It should detect the hand within 10cm and dispense the cup. The size of holder should be 40cm, The size base should be at least 5cm tall and 30cm wide. The budget of project can be up to Rs 10,000 and the cornstarch cup of dimensions 80mm upper diameter, 60mm lower diameter, 107mm Height.

S_no	Function
1	Hold the cup
2	Detects hand
3	Separate one cup from the stack
4	Dispense the cup
5	Detect low stock of cups
6	Alert sound

PROBLEM DEFINITION VERSION 1.3

The design of Automatic Cup Dispenser, which should be simple, convenient, hygienic and easy to use. The cups used in the dispenser is cornstarch cup. The cup dispenser should be kept on the table.It should ensure safety. The cup holder should be in cylindrical and the base can be cuboidal form and the design runs with power adapter. The cup dispenser should dispense the cup automatically when the hand is detected.The dispenser should be splash resistant and dust resistant. it should alert the user before the cups run out in the cup holder. It should dispense one cup at a time within 2 seconds of sensing the hand.it should alert before dispensing the cup through sound . It should detect the hand within 10cm and dispense the cup. The dispenser should hold at least 15 cups . The size of holder should be 40 cm. The size of the base should be at least 5cm tall and 30cm wide. The budget of project can be up to Rs 10,000and the cornstarch cup of dimensions 80mm upper diameter, 60mm lower diameter, 107mm Height.