Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Have 2 deliverable prototypes planned, will conduct risk reduction through evaluation of these physical prototypes
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Individual contributions to consolidation from broad actuation method to more concrete concepts
Further research into actuation methods (i.e. piezomotors, brushed dc motors, spring)
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Physical prototype (unpowered) of cable-spool with gearbox
Physical prototype of linear ratchet release mechanism
Compute power requirements for cable-spool (compute scaled requirements, and select appropriate ACTUAL SIZE motor (small))
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Dr. Shah reviewed concepts with us and provided insight into more reliable routes to take (12/5/2018)
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Dr. Delson provided research suggestion into cell phone vibrator motors - currently researching possibilities of small motors (11/29/2018)
Dr. Delson provided feedback on presentation slides - improvements ongoing for week 10 presentation (11/29/2018)
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Risks and Areas of Concern
Power requirements, heat dissipation
Harsh environment - system must be robust and resistant to foreign contaminants
Resources or Information Required but not Available
More information regarding piezomotors - power, actuation force, size constraints
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone: 2 deliverable prototypes for further analysis
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
0
Progress on Report and Webpage