156B Week 7

Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.

• • Waiting on new springs for further iterations of gripper

  • Working on software aspect of automation

  • Waiting on parts for translation system

Accomplishments from Previous Week

• • Continued writing Arduino libraries for automation processes

  • Parts for translation system were purchased

    • OX plates have been purchased after difficulty with 3D printing

Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.

• • Finalize materials for different storage options (Jedec, 3D printing, machining) for sponsors  (Alanna)

    • Sponsors want to 3D print, but we want to have other options as backups

  • Make further headway on Arduino libraries (Manuel)

    Waiting for parts to ship:

• • Finalize and print gripper design and test with newest springs (Angela)

  • Start construction on the translation system as parts arrive (All)

    • Troubleshoot any problems with implementation (Alanna, Kieu)

  • Integrate wiring into translation system (Alanna, Kieu)

Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • The sponsors realized that 3D printing OX plates was not viable

    • Approved purchase of OX plates

  • Sponsors asked for us to consider different designs for storage that allows for automation

Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments  (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • The professor commented on the choice of springs for the tension gripper

    • Suggested alternatives that produced significantly less force

Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • There were no comments from other students in the class 

Risks and Areas of Concern

• • Alignment of translation system (expected, not seen yet)

Resources or Information Required but not Available

• • There are no resources or information required but not available at this time

    • We are waiting on parts due to extended shipping times

Schedule

• • Mechanically build the translation system prototype

  • See Gantt chart tab for updates

Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)

Progress on Report and Webpage

• • Report and webpage are being updated as more progress is made.