Progress Report - Week 8
Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Design nearly finalized
Prototype fabricated
Tested prototype with parameters similar to Bodie’s weight and lengths
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Solved for required springs and positions
Created CAD of nearly final setup
Machined and assembled prototype
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Edit first draft of final report & webpage by Friday 3/2/18 (Team)
Evaluate other team’s report by next Tuesday 3/6/18 (Team)
Finalize harness design (Clifford, Edward)
Iterate spring to optimal values to maximize space (Niko)
Investigate possibility of implementing the original wheel-brake hub setup (Steven)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
L-bar design looks feasible and very well analyzed
Bring prototype to see what can be improved for the final design
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Iterate spring force analysis and set specific parameters
Machine the entire prototype to test kinematics (hurry up!)
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
N/A
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
Finalize and machine mounting harness
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Starting Budget : $2,500
Current Budget : $2,374.30
Progress on Report and Webpage
Update and upload second draft of report team website 3/2/18
Update second draft of webpage 3/2/18