156B Week 8
Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Third prototype will be constructed the weekend before week 9
Will attempt to get live trials during week 9/10
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Finalized 3rd prototype design
Report 2nd draft changes made
Acquired additional plastic material for the clamp base
Began machining the base since we could not use the lasercam
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Compile clamp and third iteration of prototype for final analysis [Team]
Complete the draft poster
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Nothing new.
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Fail fast frequently.
Iteration #3 of the girdle is currently being constructed, will be acquired before the Primary Design Review Presentation in week 8.
Use the qualitative data from surveys and feedback from patients and medical staff to create quantitative analysis. [Haven’t been able to meet the sanitation representative due to ongoing strike, sponsor has been out of town the past week]
Make the report more concise. [Taken into account for the second draft]
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
N/A
Risks and Areas of Concern
C-Clamp / pelvic girdle interface
Stabilization of applicator within patient
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone:Acquiring prototype version#3 the weekend before Week 9
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent: $700.93
Remaining: $2299.07 [Pending invoice for third prototype from Druann, and possible new clamp]
Progress on Report and Webpage
Report: 2nd draft will be completed by Friday of week 8
Executive Summary completed.
Webpage: 2nd draft will be completed by Friday of week 8