Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Initial CAD model of the gyroscope has been completed
bicycle wheels and wheels for base have been ordered and are ready to be picked up
the base of the gyroscope has been designed
gyroscope dynamics has been conducted for Design Proposal Presentation
work and references from this will be uploaded to the website this week
Draft of report has been started and submitted on website
Accomplishments from Previous Week
finished designing the base of the gyroscope
met with TA James and conducted gyroscope dynamics analysis
completed Design Proposal Presentation
Draft of report has been started and submitted on website
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
order more parts for the gyroscope, as many as we can
decide on motor and sensors
build gyroscope base
update report draft
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
4/10/18 in meeting- Prasad completed gyroscope analysis that was used for reference during gyroscope analysis with TA James
4/10/18 in meeting - Prasad will purchase suitcase for the gyroscope after we build it, it will have necessary pads and cushions
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
4/9/18 in meeting:
does Prasad already have a specific suitcase or will he purchase a specific luggage with pads and cushions? - we talked to our sponsor about this
need a standard picture/figure we will use again and again - we created one and used it in our presentation
for presentation: can explain that some things are known and that some things are unknown
don't be concerned about fitting in suitcase as much, focus on functionality of gyroscope
For presentation:
clearly explain how boomerang relates to gyroscope
clear explanation of what we hope to show in this gyroscope
simulation of gyroscope dynamics
make predictions from what we think we will get
bring gyroscope to presentation to use as presentation tool
make a plan for who is going to order what and when
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
none
Risks and Areas of Concern
will gyroscope work effectively and be visible to a significant audience and also fit in the luggage?
will the base be heavy enough such that the gyroscope will not flip over?
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Prasad's gyroscope analysis
gyroscope equations of motion
both have been attached below
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone
Design Proposal Presentation tomorrow
order more parts this week
build the gyroscope base
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
we bought two wheels and wheels for the base
have spent $130 - $60 for wheels and $70 for shipping
we have $870 and $600 machine shop expenses remaining
Progress on Report and Webpage
initial draft of report has been completed and submitted on our webpage
gyroscope analysis from Design Proposal Presentation will be submitted this week