Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Preliminary design of entire system complete
First iteration conveyor system design complete, awaiting parts for fabrication
Analysis of feeder bowl underway, will print and test bowl when feeder drive unit arrives
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Ordered all parts for fabrication of conveyor assembly
Narrowed down options for printer sensor
Narrowed down options for bowl feeder
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Have printer sensor and feeder drive/controller ordered, ideally received
Construct and begin testing of conveyor system
Finalize CAD design of feeder bowl based on analysis
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
No 220VAC outlet in the lab (1/27 via email)
Current draw is a limiting factor, our system will share a circuit with petri dish filler, printer, and heating element (1/27 via email)
Space is a concern for feeder bowl, have sent over possible options for sponsor to browse (1/27 via email)
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
To work on conveyor system, make sure printing is legible and adjust accordingly
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
N/A - no comments received
Risks and Areas of Concern
Proper functionality/calibration of printer sensor
Method of stepper motor control, obtaining correct speed for printing
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
$163.76 spent, $2336.24 remaining.
Progress on Report and Webpage
Completed week 4's report sections
Webpage will begin taking shape as the project progresses