Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Protoype unit was assembled and tested
Final design to be completed and prepared for assembly for the following week
Motor torque test (Alvin and Matthew)
Pressure Housing test (Alvin and Matthew)
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Prototype pressure housing and buoy manufactured (Alvin and Matthew)
Prototype timing circuit assembled (Mike and Katherine)
Prototype unit was fully assembled and tested underwater for successful timed release (All)
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Final Design Presentation (All)
PCB design finalized and released for manufacture (Mike)
Final design pressure housing built and tested (Alvin and Matthew)
Final code created for low power consumption (Katherine)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Any type of UI for installation/setup code to avoid having to hardcode release date/time should be implemented into design (15-May-2015 in meeting)
Reflective tape might be a good solution for low-light visibility conditions (15-May-2015)
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Buoy drift analysis should be included in report (11-May in meeting)
Investigate how to waterproof LED on buoy if necessary (11-May-2015 in meeting)
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
Time remaining to finalize all component design and successfully test
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
Final Design Presentation Review (11:00AM 18-May-2015)
Final Design Presentation (3:00PM 18-May-2015)
Sponsor Meeting (3:30PM 22-May-2015)
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
$605 spent
$395 remaining
Progress on Report and Webpage
Revised report written and submitted (15-May-2015)