Week 5

(2/6/12-2/10/12) 

1. Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Test, etc

   • Fabricated 1/2 model

     • Using Arduino, we programmed parts of test sequence

   • Completed motor simulation

     • Ran different tests on various motors for inside and outside axis

     • Chose optimal motor according to the motor simulation

2. Goals for next week

   • Prepare a presentation for Mr. Zahn

   • Start writing our rough draft report

   • Speak to our sponsor 

     • Discuss which motor we will be using

       • Either purchase one or use one that the sponsor is willing to provide us

3. Instructor comments from last meeting and actions taken

   • Came up with more simulation

   • Tried out more list of motors for analysis

   • Improved the analysis report 

4. Risks and areas of concern

   • Cost of the motor

     • If we do buy one from the supplier, the cost of the components will be more than the initial budget

   • Time

     • Since we are waiting for the sponsor's response to our motor choice, we cannot move forward with the project

     • If we do choose to go with AKM motors, the lead time will be 3-4 weeks

       • Not enough time for trouble shooting 

   • Decision on the motor

     • Depending on the motor decision made by the sponsor, our design and analysis have to be modified

5. Schedule

   • Present our 1/2 model to Mr. Zahn

   • Finish up our test sequence programming for Proof-of-concept presentation

   • Speak to our sponsor

     • Budget 

     • Decision on the motor

6. Budget

   • Risk Reduction and scale model: $215.20 

   • Remaining: $3284.80

7. Progress

   • Working on our CAD files

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