Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
We are working on assembling the bridge support structure.
We are also working on the mounting method for the new vibration isolators we have purchased.
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Finalize the double rotisserie manufacturing/assembly.
Manufacture the means of mounting the linear slides to the double rotisserie.
Finish prepping accelerometer testing setup.
Completed poster rough draft.
Added more information to and beautified the report.
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Final accelerometer testing (Chase & Ramzi)
Final camera testing [still need to touch base with sponsor to see if his camera is ready] (Alex & Giovanni)
Edit and finalize report (Ramzi)
Edit and finalize poster (Chase & Giovanni)
Prepare for poster session (Everyone)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Unfortunately our sponsor is out of town to attend a conference, so we were unable to hold our weekly meeting this week.
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Instructor meeting (3/7/2019)
Regarding powering the electromagnetic brakes: perhaps you could tap into the power source that the sponsor is using to power the motorized linear slides. That would probably be more reliable than using batteries.
Response: We had previously not considered this. We are contacting our sponsor about this possibility.
Regarding mounting the new isolators: the nut on the screw for making adjustments could come loose and cause the clamp to contract. Try to see if you can fit 3 nuts on there, the first two will jam and this would result in a much more secure fit.
Response: We are considering implementing something similar to this suggestion.
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
None to report
Risks and Areas of Concern
We haven't heard any updates regarding the casters and metal box we ordered from amazon. Thankfully those are not difficult to accquire so if we are running short on time we could always source those items from a hardware store.
Resources or Information Required but not Available
None at this time
Schedule
Next milestone: assembly the bridge structure.
See pdf at the bottom of the page for an updated Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent: $3868.86
Remaining: -2268.86
Progress on Report and Webpage
We have made significant improvements on the report over the weekend.
We are continuously updating the webpage