Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Preliminary redesign is complete
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Thermocouple amplifier chip chosen and ordered
Fan chosen and ordered
Motor controller chosen and ordered
3D model CAD-ed
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Write preliminary arduino code(Josh)
Keep contacting with JV and make sure all the parts arrive so we can start testing and building our design (Chung)
Working on assembly of parts and programming (Seonghan)
design housing and assemble all parts to one unit (Jimmy)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Teflon is prone to static electricity. Currently looking into Delrin as an insulator
Need to determine if the chip will have to be clamped down onto the heater in order to achieve optimal thermal contact. must do tests once all parts have arrived and are assembled
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
1/30/14
Focus on safety issue ( using emergency buttons, less voltage operation: ~50V)
Worked on structure and housing
Need of user interface operated on laptop
Use of paint liquid crystal to monitor temperature
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
None
Risks and Areas of Concern
will we need to clamp the test sample onto the heater?
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Schedule
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
$663.89 spent, $1336.11 remaining
Progress on Report and Webpage
Added CAD file as a preliminary design of parts