156B Week 1
Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
New mechanism for smearing might be needed
something similar to the tape method is already patented
Still need to find a ready-made linear slide with correct carriage size
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Ordered and began using BeagleBone
Gained access to a lab space with blood safety
Gained a weekly source of pig blood
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
get reimbursements for products we have already bought
test out the old device using the pig blood
test out old device to see how the interface is currently and how to improve it
update webpage- Cindy
Find new linear slider- Christopher
Update/Learn how to use BeagleBone- Marco
tape dispensing method- kevin/all
order new parts - Cindy
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Comments about previous teams design
not very user friendly
difficult to use as of now
would like to have no code lines in the final product if possible
We should buy test tubes and caps asap
Everything was set-up for weekly blood pick ups
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
We need to figure out if money will roll over from previous quarter
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
NA
Risks and Areas of Concern
Tape design
novel idea vs. cleaning method vs using a patented method
Resources or Information Required but not Available
NA
Schedule
Test old design with blood ASAP
Find new method for smearing ASAP
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent: $287.31
Budget: $2,312.69
Progress on Report and Webpage
NA