156B Week 5
Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Preliminary arm support sub assembly fabricated and prototyped.
Parts for final arm support purchased from Home Depot.
Parts for frame and belt-pulley system arrived throughout the week.
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Static simulation of arm support platform to verify material and thickness choice.
Simulated dynamic motion model of belt to determine stresses.
Static simulation of pulleys to check failure from fatigue
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Assembly of frame by Sunday (5/3)
Attachment of belt and pulleys to frame by Monday (5/4)
Check connection of brush holder to belt.
Order motor and motor driver parts.
Create preliminary design for UI.
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
No change from last week.
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Look into tensioning of pulleys, how are we going to properly tension the pulleys/ensure the sponsor can tension them on her own.
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
Tensioning of pulleys.
Rail system design.
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
Begin construction of pulley prototype
Order Motor
Work on UI
Describe upcoming milestone
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Progress on Report and Webpage
Rough Draft of the report uploaded (roughly 50% complete)
Website updated to include week 5
Proof of Concept presentation slides uploaded