The diploma project is focused on the design and practical implementation of a working prototype of a conveyor line for an automated sorting system. The relevance of the work is driven by the acute need of modern logistics and industrial enterprises for highly efficient, flexible continuous transport systems capable of ensuring rapid movement and precise sorting of goods. Within the scope of the project, technical requirements were formulated, and structural and electrical schematic diagrams of the control system were developed based on the ESP32-C3 Super Mini microcontroller. The hardware architecture integrates the computational core with user interface modules (OLED display, incremental encoder) and a power control circuit for a stepper motor via a specialized driver. The mechanical part of the prototype was implemented using an extruded aluminum profile and custom parts 3D-printed from PETG engineering plastic, ensuring high rigidity and precision of the structure. Algorithmic and software support was also developed, implementing the logic of user menu processing through hardware interrupts and precise generation of control signals for the motor. The practical significance of the project lies in the creation of a reliable, compact, and energy-efficient tool for transporting piece goods, which has a high level of flexibility.
Research advisor: Roman Halahan