Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Most designs have been finalized
All parts needed to be ordered prior to Proof of Concept Presentation have been ordered
Fabrication of most components has begun, kicking this step into full gear to be prepped for PoC on time
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Fabrication of dispensers almost completed
Design of each component completed, sans Impulse Sealer Mount
TONS of parts ordered
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Prepped for Proof of Concept Presentation
Make powerpoint
Finish building hardware as components arrive
Print 3d printed parts, and Cut acrylic parts
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
N/A
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Consider using 80/20 instead of wood for some of the moving components (4/18)
Follow site for good guidelines for prep for PoC Presentation (4/18)
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
N/A
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
Sponsor Meeting 4PM 4/28
Proof of Concept Presentation 5/2
Update Gantt chart as needed.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Stepper Motors (5): $85.15
Heat Elements (3): $22.44
80/20 Aluminum Order: $155.47
Part #1010-S 80/20 Aluminum 30" bars (2): $17.70
Part #3205 80/20 Aluminum (24): $18.96
Part #6715 80/20 Aluminum (2): $68.30
Part #4136 80/20 Aluminum (4): $22.60
Shipping: $16.73
Tax: $11.18
Impulse Sealer Transformer: $98.17
Amount Remaining: $765.28 = 63.7% of initial budget
Progress on Report and Webpage
Updating pages as time goes on.