Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Basic heat analysis done
Initial design set
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Initial design set
Parts ordered
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
testing with 12V-10A-120 Watt power supply to verify and order actual power component; batteries, adapter (Seonghan)
make sure all the ordering parts are arrived and start to build the model for the first testing (Chung)
Setup microcontroller with motor shield and peltier junction (Leu)
Build solidworks model for more thermal analysis (Roh)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
1/21/14(in person)
Monitoring temperature during the PCR process (Use of multiple temperature sensors/ Irreversible temperature-sensitive crayons, LCD sticker)
Robustness of system is valued over packaging. ie. have device work with a computer rather than LCD screen if need be
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Determined power/energy requirements for the heating process through the temperature ramp calculation
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Comments from the presentation 1/16/14
Use of deadbeat controller for closed-loop control
Use of RTD (resistance temperature detector) for temperature measurements
Calculations for the heat control
Consideration of other controllers
Risks and Areas of Concern
Making sure all the electrical components work together and are safe
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Schedule
Testing starts when parts roll in
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Progress on Report and Webpage
First report draft submitted