Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Conveyor belt analysis in progress
CAD of redesigned loading and unloading system complete
Risk reduction of curved roller track in progress
Accomplishments from Previous Week
New design that integrates loading and unloading systems to save space was conceived.
Cost analysis of new design using pre-made conveyor belts complete.
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Finish risk reduction test of curved roller track. (Desi, Elaine)
Finish research on powered conveyor belt options. (Ethan, Elaine)
Learn how to modify PLC to make it fill gauges faster. (Justin)
Draft sections of report.
Background, Existing Solutions (Justin)
Requirements, Deliverables (Ethan)
Title Page, Appendix (Desi)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person
3/30/20 meeting with instructor and sponsor:
Comment: Social distancing measures required when going to their facility
Action: Planned schedule to minimized the amount of times needed to go to the facility
Comment: 3D printer available on site
Action: Emailed Eric to obtain specs of their 3D printer
Comment: Sponsor desires to modify and upgrade the PLC so that filling of gauges is faster
Action: We are learning more about the PLC so we can interact with it
3/19/20 meeting with sponsor
Comment: Sponsor still desires to have a manual filling option.
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
3/30/20 meeting with instructor and sponsor:
Comment: 3D printing option through UCSD may be available by order
Comment: make sure everyone is doing their fair share of work
Action: Held meeting afterward to reassign tasks so people not in San Diego who aren't able to work on hardware are able to contribute more in other areas (eg: CAD, website, finances, etc).
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
3/24/20
Presentations need more images and fewer words. Include more analysis in presentation.
Try to explain our project goals and milestones more specifically.
Risks and Areas of Concern
High friction caused by roller track turns causes conveyor belt to be unable to move gauge holders along the roller track.
Having trouble getting responses from Winter 156B Team. Need answers about final gauge holder design ASAP so we can get some made for testing our systems.
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
Design Presentation on Monday 4/6/2020
Gantt chart is updated.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent: $1050
Remaining: $8950
Progress on Report and Webpage
Gantt chart has been updated.