Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Basic Labview programming complete
Laser cutting finished by Monday 5/31
Fabrication and machine starting Tuesday 6/1
Mice tested - they can successfully eat from the system
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Finished and ordered PCB boards
1st draft of poster board
Almost done with LabVIEW
Tested Feeder on live mouse
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Cut and machine cages (Jeremy & Cheuk)
Test and optimize Labview code with system (Aaron)
Assemble casing with glue and tapped holes (Ben)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
He would like to have a way make sure the system is operating correctly -- in case mice cannot reach food and die (5/29 - in person)
We may use the motor to push up against the grating every hour
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Remove adjustable components if possible (5/27 in person)
We will precisely line up the hopper with the cage before screwing components down
The free end of the gear-toothed bar must be constrained (5/27 in person)
Made some adjustments to it -- see system
Talk to Tom to make fabrication faster
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
Finishing on time
Have 8 fully functional, mouse-accessible cages
Have a way of detecting if hopper malfunctions (see sponsor comments)
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
Finish product by Friday, Week 10
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
$1249.07 spent and $750.93 remaining
Home Depot expenses still need to be added (less than $50)
Progress on Report and Webpage
Edits being made from student feedback
1st draft of poster finished