Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Purchase order form is ready to submit to order parts
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Came up with solution for encoder backlash issue (Using a couple of rubber bands and PTFE bearing on guide rail as shown in presentation)
Reconsidered slip ring to prevent wire twisting
Added detailed load cell design in CAD model
Finished wiring diagram
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
As a team: Hopefully we get the parts within next week and start assembling the stand
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Zero positions for vertical translation encoder (04/24)
Type of controller board and minimum required boards to accommodate two encoders to program with quadrature readings for counting (04/24)
Different wiring directions for encoders and motor wires (04/24)
Tension wires to hold counterweights from swinging (04/24)
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Work future mathematical calculations in metric units (04/18)
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Vibration problems (from fan shrouds) might destabilize the stand as helicopter runs up and down (04/18)
Confusion on constraining each degree of freedom for taking measurements (04/18)
Risks and Areas of Concern
At present, there are no high risk areas that we are worried about. We may run into issues as the fabrication/coding phase proceeds.
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Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
$0 spent. $1000.00 remaining.
Progress on Report and Webpage
Finished impact on society on draft report.