Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
The Ollie has been canceled for sure and we will work toward small bunny hop models
The design for the mini bunny hop is almost done and ready for fabrication
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Bunny Hop robot works and reaches a foot in jump height
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Finalize a new bunny hop latching device
Mount the car jack so it is more safe
Decide what kind of circuitry is needed to activate he latching release
Buy parts for Mini Bunny Hop
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments
2/22/13 - Meeting with Dan Rupert (in person)
The bunny hop looks great
Very exciting and the kids will like it
Make sure the kids have something to analyze
Look into a hydraulic piston that can release and reload the mass-spring system
2/25/13 - Meeting with Dr. De Callafon (in person)
Work on trying to get the bunny hop to jump higher
Figure out how to incorporate electronic release on current Bunny Hop quick release
Look into alternate methods of release that require less force
Look into adding more springs to the bunny hop
Cancel the design of the "ollie" robot
Start really looking into the presentation and what we need to make it happen
Try to adapt the mini bunny hops so they can flip in the air
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments
2/20/13 - Meeting with Pedro (in person)
Do analysis & working model of the Ollie– don’t have to build
How to demonstrate ollie idea
Use high speed camera to analyze person doing ollie to show kids
Put clay on the tail of the board to absorb shock and have someone do an ollie to support our theory
Perform before and after analysis
Test different components of Ollie and see how it affects Ollie
i.e. eliminate elasticity of board, eliminate force from ground, etc.
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
Safety
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
Look into second type of latching mechanicsm to replace the quick release
Obtain a remote control device to trigger the latching mechanism
Work on analysis of what exactly causes an ollie to jump
Finalize the mini bunny hop design and pick the materials needed
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent: $300
Remaining: $700
Progress on Report and Webpage
Updated the budget on the website
In progress for the second draft of the final report
Updated the front page of the website