*156B Finals Week

Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.

• • Completed building prototype of Car Cart

  • Completed testing prototype

  • Completed Report

  • Updated Webpage

  • Updated Budget

Accomplishments from Previous Week

• • Successfully implemented locking mechanism

  • Sanded down sharp corners

  • Covered extruding screws

  • Added foam to areas that caused scratches to trunk

  • Completed Final Design presentation with Dr. Goldberg

  • Updated poster

  • Tested prototype

    • Maneuverability test

    • Weight test

    • Spatial test

    • User force test

Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.

• • Update poster (Christina, Samantha, Rebecca, Sean)

• Print and bind final draft of Report (Christina, Samantha, Rebecca, Sean)

  • Confirm all purchases have been submitted (Christina, Samantha, Rebecca, Sean)

• Return equipment (Christina, Samantha, Rebecca, Sean)

  • Clean out work area (Christina, Samantha, Rebecca, Sean)

• Prototype delivery plans (Christina, Samantha, Rebecca, Sean)

  • CAD Drawings sign-off (Christina)

Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • Final Design Presentation with Dr. Goldberg (In person, 6/5)

    • Reinforce magnets holding front legs

      • Used stronger magnets

    • Add weight to front of cart

Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • Weekly Meeting with Dr. Tustaniwskyj (In person, 6/1)

    • Attempt different solution for locking mechanism

      • Talked with Dr. Babcock and Ian about possible solutions

        • Advised team to reroute cable

        • Advised team to purchase correct hardware

      • Machined delrin poles for rerouted cable path

      • Purchased correct hardware for new solution

Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

Risks and Areas of Concern

Resources or Information Required but not Available

• • More computer storage space for detailed Solidworks assemblies

  • iPad for Poster Session to show motions of the Car Cart

Schedule

• • Poster Session scheduled for 6/11

Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)

• • As of 6/5/15 5:38PM $565.07 spent.

  • $434.93 remaining.

Progress on Report and Webpage

• • Webpage Updated On: 6/5/15

  • Report Progress: Final Draft