*156B Week 1

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

• • We are currently in the prototyping phase. We still need approval from our sponsor for our current design. We are working on our individual component analysis also.

Accomplishments from Previous Week

• • Completed risk reduction model.

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

• • Finish individual component analysis - everyone.

  • Get approval of design from sponsor - everyone.

  • Find what type of slider to order - Cheuk

  • Find what type of motor to order - Ben

  • Find what materials for feeder to order - Jeremy

  • Figure out how to use Labview to control cages - Aaron

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

• • Found out there was wifi present in room. (in person)

  • Got samples of food pellets so we know weight and size. (in person)

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

• • Include WOW design factor: include scale to measure amount of food left. (in person)

  • Can look at group from previous quarter who used Labview to control their system. (in person)

  • Dont need to use Arduino - can use Labview directly. (in person)

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

• • Possibly can control timing using internet time. (in person during risk reduction presentation)

Risks and Areas of Concern

• • Still need to be sure that mice will be able to access the food without much difficulty.

  • Also must be safe for mice.

  • We need an actual prototype to test the concerns above.

Resources or Information Required but not Available

• • N/A

Schedule

• • Describe upcoming milestone

  • Update Gantt chart.

Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)

• • $2000 remaining and $0 spent

Progress on Report and Webpage

• • We'll start the report next week.

  • We updated our Webpage inlcuding the Gantt Chart, presentation slides, team information, and front page.