Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Basics of hardware assembled.
Open loop control achieved, working on code for closed loop control of slider.
Aluminum frame cut to size and assembled
Currently making adjustments to slider to reduce friction, increase response time
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Aluminum frame 80-20 extrusions cut and assembled
Developed second iteration design of linear slider
Completed majority of coding for closed loop control
Purchased relay, switch, and opamp which has ben setup to step 3.3V beaglebone output to 5V logic
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Complete coding for closed loop contol of linear slider (Alejandro)
Test open loop control using Beaglebone and implement closed loop control on linear slider (Mingyi)
Fabricate implement housing and attachment points for components to attach to frame (Kaveen)
Assemble second iteration of linear slider with new (3) bearings and 3D printed sliding pieces (Miguel)
Remember to document all work, analysis, purchases, pictures, etc. (All)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Report needs to contain analysis and justification for all design decisions
Try to be able to induce maneuvers like "wing overs" in system
Remember to keep vision and vision in mind at all times: Validate an electromechanical testbed for commercial paraglider wing characterization
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
System still looks over-constrained, despite float in shaft
Need analysis on decision to set 2.5kg weight on slider
Input from Ian: Binding is being caused by use of bearings that are too short for the 3D printed slider component
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Consider replacing linear slider with prefabricated Makerslider (3/3)
Risks and Areas of Concern
Time constraints may not allow us to purchase scaled canopy and fly prototype testbed
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Approx $3548.31/$4200 remaining
Progress on Report and Webpage
Updated home page of website