Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
PCB arrived and was fully assembled. (PCB worked as intended)
New locking mechanism created with auto-locking functionality. (Incorporates a flex-joint)
Accomplishments from Previous Week
PCB assembled and tested - Harald
New 3D print created with better quality and resolution - Harald
Created a new locking mechanism that auto-locks - Jesse
Learned that mating for fiber-optic connections need extra back force, so current design will not work with fiber-optics. - Leigh
Decided to go with plastic runways for the electrical isolation - Jesse
Contacted Decco Castings for a quote on Sand Casting Aluminum plates - Trent
Didn't seem to want to work with us since they generally work with major contractors
1050$ for tooling plus 150$ for manufacturing
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Implement plastic runways into aluminum panel design - Jesse
Manufacture new locking mechanism and test life cycle - Herald
Figure out a way in the fiber optic panel design to apply back pressure for connections to be made - Leigh
Start designing PCB for fiber optic panel - Trent
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Wants us to use and LCD display on our testing fixture, so that it makes a clear demonstration to the people hes pitching to.
We are using the LCD panels from our Arduino kits, but are waiting on a male to male USB cable to arrive.
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Most comments were made about the report which is currently being worked on.
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
N/A did not speak with other students this weak
Risks and Areas of Concern
Not being able to manufacture the aluminum panel makes our final design uncertain.
Resources or Information Required but not Available
None
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Progress on Report and Webpage
Instructor comments being implimented