156B Week 3

Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.

• • 3D print of interlock lid container was done

    • Feedback given by sponsor

  • CAD of abstract shape done (car and butterfly shapes)

  • Suction cup still not ordered because the phone contact kept falling through on delivering.

    • Contact did recommend other suction cup suppliers, looking into that now.

Accomplishments from Previous Week

• • 3D print of interlock lid container was done

  • Foam core mock-up of penguin shape on Boon-brand plate

  • CAD of abstract shape done (car and butterfly shapes)

  • A snap on lid and interlock lid was bought

  • Updated budget sheets

Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.

• • Jinfeng: Going to Irvine to see new suction cup supplier in person to purchase suction cup

  • Ebrahim: Modify car shape to work with a lid

  • Emmanuel: Finish CAD of interlock lid (penguin) with integration of everything, including suction cup. (want 3D print model by Monday 6th week)

  • Nima: Help Ebrahim figure out abstract shape CAD. Changed to fiscal manager, responsible for updating budget sheets.

Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • Not willing to abandon abstract shape

  • Clarified goals and follow through to make sure everyone was on the same page

  • 3D print of interlock lid feedback

    • Too high

    • Slant walls on the inside

    • Have asymmetric, different sized eating compartments

Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments  (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • Good overview

  • Good comparison and list slide for design decisions

  • Nice 3D print and foam core mockups

  • Perhaps add finger tabs or something to interlock lid to help with operation

Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • Suggested animal shapes

    • Giraffe

    • Platypus

    • Bear face

    • Hippo

    • Turtle

    • Lion

    • Ebrahim's face

  • Consider multiple small suction cups vs. single cup

  • Removable compartments

  • Snap and groove lid suggestion

  • A lot of people liked the interlock design and how it can be used as a basis for multiple variations.

Risks and Areas of Concern

• • Coming up with a lid for the abstract shape

Resources or Information Required but not Available

Schedule

• • Penguin (interlock lid) tray needs to be done in CAD including modifications from feedback and include suction cup integration by Monday of 5th week

  • Work more on CAD for abstract shape (car)

  • Update Gantt chart.

Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)

• • $698 remaining

    • $288 for 3D printer material

    • $14 for 2 example containers

Progress on Report and Webpage

• • Changed format of homepage