Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Basics of hardware assembled.
Working on code to control slider.
Frame materials arrived and need to be cut to size.
Analysis needs to be done on geometry of frame.
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Finished building hanging rig to test weight shifting of glider
Assembled linear slider.
Tested basic control of linear slider.
Removed transmitter, battery from project scope on urging of sponsor.
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Be able to control position of slider via software on Beaglebone computer and induce specified angle in system (Alejandro)
Finish frame geometry analysis (Miguel)
Find less unstable power supply and create amplifier circuit for converting 3.3V beaglebone output to 5V required for stepper driver (Mingyi)
Work on report (All)
Begin intermediate analysis and design of brake line system placement and attachment (Kaveen)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Thinking too far ahead and scope too broad, remove battery and wireless transmitter from design
Keep it simple and keep the project vision in mind
Try to be able to induce maneuvers like "wing overs" in system
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Speak to Steve Roberts about finding power supply to test first prototype on
Check if available power supplies are isolated or floating
Look into slotted bearing instead of slotted shaft attachment
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Risks and Areas of Concern
Power supply we are using seems unsafe, sparks a lot when wires are connected.
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Schedule
Upcoming milestone - PDR on wednesday
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
none spent this week, 3678.31$ remaining
Progress on Report and Webpage
working on first draft of report