*156B Week 10
Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
So far 3 segments are assembled and connected together
However, controlling multiple connected segments, individually, is not yet achieved
We are having issues with the breakout USB board establishing connection, looking into purchasing a better breakout USB board.
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Final Poster and Report 80% complete
Completed assembly of 2nd and 3rd segment
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Final Report: Everyone
make improvements based on peer review
Purchase new Breakout USB for PC to Arduino Communication
Decide on what to put in the results section of report and poster
Establish individual control over each of the 3 segments while they are connected together
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Explain the calibration process for each segment in the final report (06/03/19)
Recommendation for future teams:
Flip PCB stack orientation from horizontal to vertical to reduce rigid segment length. (06/03/19)
WOW Solution: Each joint/disk backbone contains IMU
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Risks and Areas of Concern
The breakout USB is causing concern
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Initial Budget Equipment and Parts: $1000
Spent: 6 IMUs: $330.8
Spent: 2 Motor Drivers: $119.06
Remaining Budget Equipment and Parts: $550.14
Initial Budget Shared Shop: *$1800
Remaining Budget Shared Shop: *$1800
Progress on Report and Webpage
Complete webpage and report by Friday (06/07/19)
List of Figures, list of Tables, References, Chapter 4, and some sections in chapter 5 need to be improved (06/07/19)
Complete Poster by Friday (06/07/19)
Results section of poster needs to be finished