156B Week 2
Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Finished prototyping 3 versions of new backbone plates design
Installed the new backbone plates for early evaluation
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Met with professor to asses possible hardware changes
Created 3d models of new backbone designs
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
print redesigned backbone
redesign plastic housing to better fit hardware components
purchase different strings to test against the currently used string
redesign housing to strengthen bridge holding string in place
investigate plastic tubing to stop string from breaking on motor cap
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
create repeatable procedure to accurately calibrate robot
Take IMU readings to check for consistency
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Proceed on prototypes to troubleshoot and finalize the plate design
Keep improving the MATLAB code
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
None at this point
Risks and Areas of Concern
The IMU's reading for yaw position doesn't change according robot's positional changes.
Disposition at the contact between the backbone plate
Further design changes might needed to fully constraint the plates and prevent it from sliding
Resources or Information Required but not Available
None at this point
Schedule
3D print the newly designed backbone plate with better resolution using resin material and finish the prototype
Figure out the cause of inaccurate yaw readings
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Progress on Report and Webpage
Finished title page, back ground and overview of the project, review of existing solution and deliverables for the report
Weekly update on the webpage