Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Completed Assembly of Makeblock XY Plotter
Acquired and laser cut components out of 0.25-inch Acrylic for the 2D Phantom
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Completed Design Proposal Presentation (and sent a copy to sponsor)
Completed assembly of XY Plotter
Began analysis of required software for plotter
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Have XY Plotter setup completed (hardware and software)
Identify and purchase a lifting mechanism
Attend meeting with sponsor at UCSD Hillcrest Hospital
Complete a top-down CAD animation showing how all components fit together
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
11APR2017 (Google Hangouts Meeting):
Provided contact information for the technician at UCSD Thornton Hospital; this would allow Team to schedule visits to the hospital without the sponsor needing to be present and have access to the Digirad Ergo Camera.
Gave an update on the status of the Budget Form which needed to be completed.
Confirmed this week's meeting time and location: UCSD Hillcrest Hospital at 12PM.
17APR2017 (Group Chat - Slack Channel):
Provided feedback regarding Design Proposal Presentation: reminded Team to be mindful of the units of the 2D Phantom
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
11APR2017 (In-class discussion following presentation):
Enquired about the implementation of random pattern and software. Preliminary designs of the random pattern were being considered but final decisions would be made once the sponsor completed his on-going analysis. Implementation of the software awaits the plotter being put together.
Recommended the Team look into issues involving hysteresis relating to future setup to lift the identified lift; the specific circumstances discussed involved the lift supporting heavy loads as compared to it having to lift something as light as the plotter.
Requested that the Team, in future presentations, show how the plotter, phantom, and screen all fit together.
13APR2017 (In-class discussion after presentations by other groups):
Suggest that further research be done regarding z-axis actuator; believes cheaper options might be available. The Team has decided to hold off on the purchase and perform more research instead.
Risks and Areas of Concern
Consideration being given to Hysteresis when analyzing Lift for purchase
Need for further research into possible Lift options
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
MakeBlock XY Plotter Robot Kit - $279.88 (Amount remaining: $3720.12)
Progress on Report and Webpage
Performed updates on the webpage to highlight past and future milestones