Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Production of the Bunny Hop robot has gone well
Everything is assembled except for the springs and latching device
The Ollie is still being worked on in working model to decide the final design
Latch mechanism was delayed so it will continue this week
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Bunny Hop robot is complete except for the springs (they should be arriving soon)
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Finalize the Ollie design and begin picking parts
Create and test a latching device for the Bunny Hop robot
Decide whether a microprocessor is necessary for the Bunny Hop robot
Create the latch mechanism for the bunny hop
Present Bunny Hop to Dan Rupert for feedback
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments
1/1/13 - Meeting with Dr. De Callafon (in person)
Look into a more simple design for the Ollie robot
Think about using the Bunny Hop mechanism on the Ollie robot to save parts
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments
1/30/13 - Meeting with Pedro (in person)
Look into open-chain mechanism from MAE 150 for analysis of ollie
Look into using aluminum for ollie
Decide on weights of parts to reduce number of variables
Look into tightening trucks as opposed to fabricating a buffer to eliminate movement in trucks.
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
N/A
Risks and Areas of Concern
Difficulty of loading the spring mass system
Overcoming the friction for the latching device
Making sure the skateboard does not topple over
Stability in trucks
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
Finish the Bunny Hop robot once the springs arrive
Manufacture the latching device and attach it to the Bunny Hop before Friday
Begin testing phase of the Bunny Hop
Finalize the Ollie robot design
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent: $300
Remaining: $700
Progress on Report and Webpage
Updated the budget on the website
Updated the report draft
Updated the front page of the website