Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Most parts have arrived
Beginning fabrication for high risk areas
In-depth analysis of the load sensor
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Order forms have been sent to JV on 4/20/15
Prototyping Materials should be arriving this week
Tested load sensor provided by Steve -- responds linearly to changes in weight
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Finish fabricating prototype - all
Update Solidworks CAD models - Ben & Aaron
Research and draft Labview - Cheuk & Jeremy
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Test the hopper grating on mice when fabricated (4/27/15 - in person)
Parts recently came in and we will prioritize this
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Find out what data and how much data the sponsor needs (4/22/15 - in person)
Will ask the sponsor during the next meeting
Use passive low-pass filter for sensor (4/22/15 - in person)
Will implement when sensor is connected to DAQ
Make it easy to clean (4/22/15 - in person)
Currently researching possible solutions to this
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
To test that mice have access to food through double-bar grating
Develop way to attach mechanism to cage
Design for ease of cleaning and refilling
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
Finish up prototype fabrication
Begin Labview
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
$327.77 spent and $1672.23 remaining
Progress on Report and Webpage
Report is up to date
Will upload new CAD models to webpage