Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Product Dispenser prototype is complete.
Tested without motors - worked
Tested with motors - did not work, slipped
Folding mechanism prototype is complete
Tested without motors - works
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Completed fab of product dispenser prototype
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Finish fab of plastic feeder
Finish fab of cardboard backer dispenser
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Don't worry about going over the budget
Liked progress, looking forward to videos
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Liked the product dispenser, wanted to see it motorized
tried to run it with motors, need to redo rocker arm
Wants to see folding mechanism
created prototype
Risks and Areas of Concern
assembling all subassemblies together
driving all motors in a reasonable manner
creating impulse sealer
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
finish feeder and dispenser - this week
impulse heater prototype/ motorize - week 6
start implementing controller - week 7
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Start of Last Week Remaining Funds: $765.28
Conveyor Belt Parts: $20.10+$15.59 = $35.69
General Purpose Parts (Steel Shafts, Epoxy): $13.74
Amount Remaining: $715.85 = 59.7% of initial budget
Progress on Report and Webpage
added standards to report draft