Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Designed a modified gimbal to solve the translation problem with the simple gimbal design.
Researching new materials to purchase
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Found design flaws with the simple gimbal design.
Modified and cadded a modified gimbal design to separate the axis of rotation planes.
Solved the translation and spacing problem with the simple gimbal design
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Finish buying components for final prototype
Finish cadding final prototype (Cuff, base, suspension system, etc)
Send parts for machining
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
None
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Risks and Areas of Concern
Placement of springs to create enough restoring force on the wearer
Finding all the components for the prototype
Resources or Information Required but not Available
None
Schedule
Finish cadding components and getting all the parts by 8th week
Build prototype and optimize spring placement.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent: ~$300
Remaining: ~$1200
Progress on Report and Webpage
Updating report and webpage as we go