156B Week 3
Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Analysis:
The FEA analysis of the new ball-joint snap is being conducted to ensure a fit with appropriate tolerance.
Design:
SMA test bed has been fully CADed.
Test:
SMA wire testing is being outlined before being performed.
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Got feedback from Dr. Talke's other graduate students
Set up meeting with overtube consultant
Purchased components for SMA test bed
Began writing code for controller
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Jorge: Design a way to anchor the SMA wires in the linkage design
George: Finish CADing obstacle course/ investigate PVC tubing idea
Kazu: Assemble SMA test bed
Avinash: Investigate control algorithms for SMA, develop code to interface with test bed sensors
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
(Dr. Talke) Meet up with overtube consultant, and test mechanical design
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
(Dr. T in person) Come up with a simplified version for the organ test bed using PVC pipes
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
Getting a hold of Chris Cassidy to 3D print (Scheduling Conflict)
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
4/13 - Meet with overtube consultant
4/15 - Get ABS snap joint printed and tested
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent: $195
SMA Wires
Hardware for SMA Test Bed
Controls Equipment
Budget: $1000
Progress on Report and Webpage
Work on chapter 2 and edit chapter 1.