156A Finals Week
Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
rough CAD model of the gyroscope has been completed
Risk Reduction experiments completed:
a full-size prototype of the gyroscope has been built
simulations of gyroscope nutation and precession were conducted
parts have still not been ordered
construction of actual gyroscope not yet started
bill of materials still a work in progress
Accomplishments from Previous Week
rough CAD model of gyroscope and base was created and assembled using Fusion
Risk Reduction experiments were completed
a full-size prototype of the gyroscope has been built
simulations of gyroscope nutation and precession were conducted
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
begin ordering as many parts as possible
specifically the wheels, frames, and rods of the gyroscope
complete a detailed schedule outlining specific action items for each individual for each week
Complete individual component analysis
present slides to sponsor to demonstrate understanding of boomerang dynamics
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
3/18 over email - sponsor would like us to prepare individual presentations to demonstrate our understanding of boomerang dynamics
3/15 in person - sponsor would like us to find a way to attach significant mass to the outside of the gyroscope wheel
3/18 over email - sponsor would us send an outline of our schedule with individual tasks assigned by the end of the month
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
3/13 in person - return mechatronic parts
3/13 in person - for Risk Reduction presentation need to clearly explain why we are doing what we are doing
include in first few slides the details of boomerang and what we are trying to explain
3/13 in person - recommended that for Risk Reduction we create a full-size prototype of the gyroscope and create a simulation of gyroscope precession and nutation
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
none
Risks and Areas of Concern
weight and weight distribution of gyroscope wheels
displaying and measuring torque
motorizing wheels
educating students?
what the dimensions of the wheels should be to achieve a 10 diameter turn radius
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone
Risk Reduction Presentation
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
We have not spent any money yet
We have the complete $1000 and $600 machine shop expense left
Progress on Report and Webpage
Report has not been started
by end of the week project management updates for MAE 156A will be completely uploaded to the team webpage,
team will begin working on the front page as well