Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Literature review completed
Tether calculation on-going
Completed purchase list
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Soil composition determined.
Preliminary tether calculation completed.
Decided on item needed for future testing
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Design a testing standard and matrix for the kit - David
Better communication with sponsors through meeting agenda - Katie
Tank tread research - JiuQi
Further Tether calculation - Yaz
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Time: 4/15/2020
Participants: Ian, Eric, all team members
Lower the priority on camera and system controls - more important to finalize the locomotion
Discuss the possibility of different tread shapes
The need for a dual-gearbox for steering.
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Time: 4/13/2020
Participants: TA (Anem), Prof. Delson, all team members
Compare failure mode from treads slipping and motor stalling.
Can estimate the coefficient of friction using the sliding test
Come up with ideas to reduce tether friction
Use a force spring to test pulling force
Then build a curved track with 4in pipes to test pulling of tether
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
N/A
Risks and Areas of Concern
Tether as a failure mode
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
Confirm purchase list with sponsor
Continue simultaneous research and testing on the tank treads
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent: $0, nothing purchased
Remaining: $2566.67
Progress on Report and Webpage
The webpage needed to be updated with literature review reports
The report has not been started yet