156B Week 4
Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Analysis:
The ball joint on the new design snapped as expected
Design:
The varying stiffness design was printed.
Test:
The SMA test bed is under production.
Materials for obstacle course were bought.
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Obtained a free sample of an overtube.
Purchased electrical components for SMA testing.
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Jorge: Assemble obstacle course/ ReCAD and reprint any fixes to the linkage design.
George: Assemble obstacle course/ CAD a test assembly prototype for the system
Kazu: Assemble SMA test bed
Avinash: Program Beagle Bone to control SMA
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) Investigate how a rattle snake's tail actuates.
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) Resolve printing issue with Chris. We met up with Chris, got his schedule, and resolved the issue.
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
none for now
Resources or Information Required but not Available
n/a
Schedule
4/15 print variable stiffness design
4/20 meet with Dr. Talke
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent: $320
Remaining:$680
Progress on Report and Webpage
Finished Chapter 2 and working on Chapter 3