156B Week 6
Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Parts have arrived and were assembled for the belt and pulley system
Belt and pulley system was tested for tension
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Completed Proof of Concept report
Ordered all parts for the mechanical parts of the design
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Attach motor to device
Test device with motor
Design brush holder
Design casing
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Sponsor was shown the prototype and was overall pleased with the results
Sponsor is willing to supply pillows for the arm jack
Sponsor is willing to have the brush stroke be shorter than 12 cm if necessary
Discussed measuring the force from the brush stroke, sponsor suggested a postage scale.
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Instructor voiced concern over the 6 pulley system and noted that we will need to pay mind to tensioning
Recommended tensioners based on whether a problem arises
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
Brush holder design is not finalized
Tensioning belt may be difficult
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
Finish constructing the prototype
Create CAD models for a possible brush holder
Describe upcoming milestone
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Progress on Report and Webpage
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