Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Test multicopter assembled
Concept designs of structure completed
Potted ESC performance tested
Multicopter arm composite analysis
Create ESC potting tray
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Testing of ESC performance after thermally conductive epoxy is added
Preliminary structure and enclosure designs
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Completed design and preliminary analysis of prototype structure (Matt)
Float prototype and initial buoyancy testing (Sheryl and Efrain)
Thermally pot all of the ESC's (Vik)
Finalize electronic interfacing components (Richard)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Enclosures need atmospheric pressure and ability to handle off-gassing of battery (4/10/13)
Looking into use of gore vent or water trap
Test Thermal Coated ESC (4/10/13)
Tested on 4/10/13. ESC functions normally. Extensive testing needs to be performed.
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
balloon-type floats - Jerry (4/10/13)
using alternative to aluminum oxide epoxy - Jerry (4/10/13)
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
use pvc pipes for floats (4/10/13) in class
possible fabric that can breathe , but is water proof as well (4/10/13) in class
small air filled sacs for floats (4/10/13) in class
finding durability of structure at mounting points (4/10/13) in class
catamaran design for floats (4/10/13) in class
Risks and Areas of Concern
Coatings for motors need to be determined and tested
Aerodynamic effects of floats
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Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
$1,477.90 spent
$2,022.10 remaining
Progress on Report and Webpage
completed background, review of existing solutions, statement of requirements, deliverables, title page on Report
In process of uploading photos of components