Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Will be 3D printing first version of roller cart this week
WIll be finalizing battery equations and determining camera choice by this Friday after sponsor meeting
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Finalized roller cart design
Found camera option that will allow external saving of data such that processing through microcontroller can be greatly minimized
Met with sponsor who approves design
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Finish 3D printing cart body-Arman
Choose camera/develop CAD for optics system/3D print body for optics system-Danny, Daniel, and Cesear
Assemble prototype-All members
Preliminary testing of cart-All members
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
(In person, April 10) Implement factor of safety of at least 2 for power equations--We will use this factor of safety for power analysis being conducted this week
(In person, April 10) Apply constant voltage to microcontroller--Will also be considered for power analysis
(In person, April 10) Mirror point needs to be larger than laser diameter--Spec sheets were used to confirm this
(In person, April 10) Do math for resolution calculations--Analysis was conducted and camera option will be presented to sponsor at next meeting
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
(In person, April 7) Dr. Babcock recommended using linear motor if sidewalls of bore were to be used to stabilize cart
(In person, April 7) We discussed using rollers on top and bottom of centerline bumps and Dr. Babcock felt it was a good idea
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Risks and Areas of Concern
Guaranteeing battery has enough mAh for 30 minute run
Guaranteeing camera can obtain valuable data
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Schedule
Will finalize first prototype by Wednesday of next week
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Sent purchase order to GA, will wait for confirmation to post amount spent
Progress on Report and Webpage