156A Finals Week
Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Risk Reduction of fuse and "insert" linkage design in progress.
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Delegated individual component analysis tasks.
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Complete individual component analysis.
Complete risk reduction presentation slides.
Rehearse and prepare for presentation.
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
N/A.
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Displayed 3D printed models of linkages to compare design advantages and disadvantages on 3/13/19.
Discussed limitations of "cage" design, which requires a pressure-fitted core on 3/13/19.
Narrowed risk reduction topics to linkage design and fuse design on 3/13/19.
Reviewed future risks such as code and wiring on 3/13/19.
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Discussed topics for Individual Component Analysis with Prof. Gravish, such as motors, magnets, bearings and springs on 3/12/19.
Discussed the fuse as an area of risk reduction with Prof. Gravish on 3/12/19.
Risks and Areas of Concern
Incorporating a pressure fitted core to the "cage" arm linkage design.
Ensuring modularity of linkage design with consideration to wire management.
Reducing misalignment of interchangeable components for consistent testing.
Determining appropriate power sources for actuators.
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A.
Schedule
Next Milestone: Finalize BOM.
Current Gantt Chart Task: Risk Reduction.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
N/A.
Progress on Report and Webpage
Updated Project Management.
Report in progress.