Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Test multicopter assembled
Concept designs of structure completed
Potted ESC salt water performance tested
Multicopter arm composite analysis
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Thermally potted all of the ESC's
Ordered materials for float testing
Salt water test for Thermally potted ESC
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Manufacture enclosure molds (Vik and Efrain)
Begin Carbon layup (Matt and Rich)
Float/Buoyancy testing (Sheryl)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
add garolite tubes into pool noodles to increase rigidity for float system - 4/20 in person
ordered garolite tubes and bought pool noodles for the float test
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
suggested different coatig for the electronic speed controllers - 4/17 in person
completed speed controller test on all 6 coated ESCs and none overheated
Temperature readings were consistent with the non-coated ESCs
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Risks and Areas of Concern
Coatings for motors need to be determined and tested
Aerodynamic effects of floats
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Off-the-shelf 1/2" carbon fiber square hollow tubes
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent: $1671.25
Remaining Balance: $1828.75
Progress on Report and Webpage
Updated Multimedia on website
Finished Safety section on report