156B Week 4

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

• • Design circuits

  • Fabrication

Accomplishments from Previous Week

• • Built circuit to transmit the signal. (Ahmed)

  • 3-D printed a sleeve. (Dan)

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

• • Send a pulse. (Ahmed)

  • Receive a pulse. (Anuj)

  • Have an initial design for the spring mechanism. (Andy)

  • Finalize the caliper Sleeve design and attach it to the calipers. (Dan)

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

• • Caliper sleeve bulky - cut down at the transducer holder part if possible

  • Will redesign caliper sleeve

• Add finger rests / holders for usability

  • Will redesign caliper sleeve

• Help with coding of micro-controller needed

  • Will look into coding of his micro-controller and write the code

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

• • Start building the circuits

    • built a transmitter circuit

Risks and Areas of Concern

• • Transducer burning out 

Resources or Information Required but not Available

• • Power rating for the transducers

Schedule

• • Proof of concept presentation

• Update Gantt chart.

Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)

• Amount Spent:              $771.06

• Amount Remaining:      $228.94

Progress on Report and Webpage

• • Finished the impact on society and started the applicable standards section.