The objective of this project was to create a mechanical backstop using Axiomatic Design principles that provides visual feedback for both speed and position of a pitch. Current speed and position recording systems on the market are expensive due to the electronics being utilized and therefore not accessible to many potential users. Our team tested and developed a smart backstop prototype that detects speed and position of a pitch. The backstop is composed of all mechanical systems and basic circuits to keep the cost of the device low, under $200.

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Creator

• Salvon, Joseph
• Brennan, Jeffrey
• Marsh, Adam
• Doucette, Emily

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 106201
• E-project-042723-131906

Advisor

• Brown, Christopher A.

Year

• 2023

Date created

• 2023-04-27

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Management
• Mechanical Engineering

Source

• E-project-042723-131906

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2023-06-14