Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Individual component analysis underway. Components being analyzed:
Attenuation Screen
Motors for XYZ Plotter lifting mechanism
2D Phantom
2D Plotter
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Completed Risk Reduction presentation and sent copy to sponsor
Established weekly meeting schedule for the current quarter with sponsor
Identified supplier, 2D plotter can be received within 48 hours of purchase
Contacted metal shop to determine feasibility of water cutting our steel components, as well as to inquire about pricing
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Take possession and start analysis of MakeBlock XY Plotter to be purchased this week
Sean, Daniel - Identify dimensions and material to be used in replacing XY Plotter components that could potentially attenuate radiation
Wisdom, Jakub - Identify commercial stepper motors (prices, lead times, specifications, etc) that will be used in raising modified XY Plotter
Sean - Based on completion of above step, consider contacting Roxanne and initiating purchase of motors
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
22MAR2017: Indicated satisfaction with Risk Reduction presentation and desire for a range of movement in x, y, and z directions greater than size of Digital Ergo Detector. This is an added element to previously defined requirements and the team will analyze feasibility over the following weeks. (Comments via Slack channel)
29MAR2017: Finalized weekly meetings schedule to be as such: Meetings “Every Tuesday with alternating in-person and Hangouts meetings.” The first such meeting will take place this Tuesday (4APR2017) at UCSD Hillcrest Hospital. (Comments via Slack channel)
03APR2017: Sponsor provided specifications for single head gamma camera and collimator attachments for use in component analysis. Introduced graduate student who will be participating in the project. Team plans to do research on his planned work to formulate relevant questions, and reach out when at the appropriate portion of the project. (Comments via Slack channel)
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
22MAR2017: Instructed to simplify/clarify project description so it can be better understood by other students and staff. For future presentations, team will breakdown components a bit further and better explain how each ties into the overall project. (In-person comment)
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
22MAR2017: After the risk reduction presentation, students indicated that the project’s objective should be further clarified and less specific language could be used in order to avoid confusion when presenting in future. (In-person comments)
Risks and Areas of Concern
Finding motors that allow for precise movement and enough power output to lift the XY Plotter allowing for smooth vertical motion in Z the axis
Taking into consideration recent sponsor comments regarding expansion of XYZ working area
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone
Purchase XY Plotter from Amazon
Complete and submit Component Analyses
Initiate analysis that will help narrow down stepper motor options
Update Gantt chart
Progress on Report and Webpage
Completed Risk Reduction presentation
Updated webpage to reflect progress and milestones as of 3APR2017 (This progress report)
Component analyses underway