156B Week 9
Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Finalizing the CAD design incorporating the Kidde Lock
making it so that it can be 3-D printed
working on a custom lock that is one row of buttons
we want to get to testing by the end of the week
Accomplishments from Previous Week
incorporated the Kidde lock
modeled the Kidde lock so it can be incorporated (sideways) into our current CAD
spoke to Xico and received some great DFM suggestions
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Testing and assembling the third prototype
getting some video footage and high quality images
tensile Finite element analysis
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
wants the whole design to be cost-effective (per investors)
change the outer shell to be be some sort of high quality plastic
shift in priorities - with this lock being secure vs looking secure
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
incorporated the lock and get that 3-D printed
provide recommendations post project to the Tebra team
use epoxy to stick the 3-D printed terminations to the handle
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
n/a - no presentations this week
Risks and Areas of Concern
proper fit of the lock onto the 3-D printed part
might be TOO bulky
decrease in UX
can't incorporate metal terminations
Resources or Information Required but not Available
how to get in contact with the makers of the button parts
Schedule
Week 9 - FINISH PROTOTYPING, begin assembly and testing
Week 10/Finals week - continue testing, research and development, work on the final presentation and report
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
$1850
Progress on Report and Webpage
updated as of 05/26