156B Week 1

Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.

• • Yueqi started to draw CAD model for the whole design and will be done by this Sunday.

  • Rong started to draw multiple product holding designs.

  • Yiren is working on all team management paperworks and individual component analysis on z axis motion.

  • Yingzhi is to start the test of solenoid and BLDC motor for variable force output.

  • Circuit schematic was reviewed by the sponsor.

Accomplishments from Previous Week

• • Preliminary circuit diagram is done.

  • Z-axis lift device and other components are purchased.

Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.

• • All individual component analysis to be done by Friday, April 7th.

  • Preliminary CAD model to be done by Yueqi Wang, incorporating the work by Rong.

  • Preliminary design review on Tuesday by the sponsor.

  • First presentation for the class.

Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • Suggested to start drawing the CAD model.

  • Corrected some misuse of pins on the SNAP motion control board.

Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments  (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • Dr. Silberman suggested to look for premade timing belt motion guide.

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

• • Variable force output by using solenoid and BLDC motor

  • The total weight of the device

Resources or Information Required but not Available

• • The fatigue property of various material for the finger under ultra high cycles might be an issue.

Schedule

• • Meet with the sponsor on Tuesday, April 11th

  • Meet with the instructor on Wednesday, April 5th

Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)

• • Spent: $0

  • Remaining: $1000

Progress on Report and Webpage

• • All individual component analysis would be uploaded by Friday, April 7th

  • Weekly report for Week1 SP17 updated on Monday, April 3rd by Yueqi Wang