Post date: Feb 16, 2012 10:19:30 PM
Review accomplishments since last meeting:
- Component Analyses
Outline Short-Term Goals (week 3):
- Create structure to mount linear stage
. goal is to have demonstration by next Wed (for progress report)
. concentration will be on strong z-axis precision
. will have CAD of motor-driven assembly
- want to have motor picked out and ready to be ordered by end of W3
. ask for feedback
- Purchase a Camera
. Dr. Delson has changed requirements, so we need clarification
- verify that the original plan was to use the existing 10x lens with a digital output c-mount compatible body (?)
- should we worry about routing the feed through a computer program?
- is the goal to output video (or stills? or both?) to a live monitor?
. (we should know enough by this conversation to be ready to order something by the end of the week)
. layout of 3 different types of cameras to show our sponsor (one of the cameras is C or CS mount compatible)
Outline Medium-Term Goals (week 3-4):
- Pipettes
. plan is to assemble prototypes independent of the z-axis controller
. clearly laid out table for pros and cons (as part of research)
. ask for feedback (more open-ended)
Update on eBay item
- I've emailed the seller for clarification on shipping
Long-Term Goals:
- XY Stage Integration
- Testing with magnetic beads
- Purchase of vaccum pipette.
-Get the tips that will fit into the wells.