156B Week 3
Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Calibration of the pressure sensor
Make the final decision on whether using raspberry pi --> decided not to, perhaps a reach goal later on
Reviving the previous model and trying to resolve some possible issues.
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Testing on Analog to Digital Converter with Raspberry Pi
Giving up using Raspberry Pi
Calibration of the pressure sensor with current system
Design and Prototyping the photo interrupter housing
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Find a suitable connector to replace the epoxy
Finalize photo interrupters housing
Drilling the hole for the cage
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
1/13/20
The fiber photometry device could limit the action of the mice when they drink the solution
The device sometimes does not response when pressing the button
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
1/14/20
Need more testing on the tube material
Trying to settling the static IP address on the ESP25
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Could have more explanations on the code
Could have more physical prototype
Risks and Areas of Concern
The previous system may be unable to set the static IP address.
The fiber photometry maybe interferes photo interrupter
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
Learning Python GUI
Buy and test the quick release connecter
Buy and test the new tube material
Decision on wireless or cable
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent: 116.65
Remaining 1883.35
Progress on Report and Webpage
Weekly part finished