Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Production of the Bunny Hop robot has gone well
Everything is assembled and ready for testing
The Ollie is being analyzed to determine how height is achieved
Fabrication of the Mini Bunny Hops will begin this week
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Bunny Hop robot is complete
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Finalize the Ollie analysis and form presentation
Test the Bunny Hop robot safely
Decide whether a microprocessor is necessary for the Bunny Hop robot
Present Bunny Hop to Dan Rupert for feedback
Buy parts for Mini Bunny Hop
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments
2/15/13 - Meeting with Dr. De Callafon (in person)
Main focus is to get working robot for science festival (Bunny Hop)
Figure out how to incorporate electronic release on Bunny Hop using a solenoid
Explain how the ollie works and use simulations in working model to support (write research paper if desired)
If there is time, develop actual ollie robot
Try to adapt bunny hop to flip in air
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments
N/A
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
"Looks like you have a lot of work ahead of you"
"Great job, I wish I was on your team"
"This looks like a fun project"
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
Safety
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
Make Bunny Hop robot hop
Begin testing phase of the Bunny Hop
Finalize the Ollie analysis and testing
Begin fabrication of Mini's
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