Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
3D printed prototype linkage
Completing 3D CAD and individual component analysis
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Met with grad student to discuss the project and her work on a similar project
3D printed prototype of linkages (half size)
Created overview of material constraints and objectives
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Individual component analysis
Materials selection and waterproofing (Trevor)
Analysis of drag, buoyancy and pressure in regards to tentacles (Michael)
Heat transfer and power consumption (Ciara)
Actuator/Linkage analysis & prototyping (Damian)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Comments from in person meeting on 3/16
Power requirements and battery requirements/life
Model of paddle mode
Net forward motion of jelly
Design of tentacles (“snorkel” asymmetrical fin design)
One camera should suffice (upward facing one)
Compass for absolute heading
Pressure transducers are inaccurate
PID controller for different states/modes (Lead-lag vs PID?)
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
How will the jelly dive?
Steering mechanism should be able to flip orientation
Measure pressure to find depth (possibly)
Use o-ring/clamp over sealant
Look into sealing techniques
Plasti-dip
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
None received yet.
Risks and Areas of Concern
Ten-week time constraint and its impact on ability to develop/test tracking mechanism
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Propulsion force that can be generated from tentacles
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestones
Update Gantt Chart
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
$179.08 Spent
$2320.92 Remaining
~$250 more planned to be spent
Progress on Report and Webpage
Updated progress report
Added CAD files and parts (files & description)
Added draft of HOQ to Proj. management