Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Casing for the device has been completed.
Brush holders and motor were attached.
Motor was tested and found to lack the needed torque to pull the system at 3 cm/s.
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Presented Preliminary Design Review
Worked on Final Report; is roughly 90% complete.
Designed CAD model for wall and discussed how to construct it
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Attach new bearings and motor to the device.
Get the touch screen working
Have device reliably operating at 3 cm/s and 30 cm/s without issue for over 5 minutes each.
Add a thumbscrew to the lab jack to make the angle adjustable
Test brush holders with a thinner wire securing it.
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
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Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
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Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
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Risks and Areas of Concern
Electronics need testing
Motors might still cause too much noise/vibration
Motor needs to get belt to operate at 30 cm/s
Resources or Information Required but not Available
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Schedule
Work on poster for final presentation
Do a build day and test the device
Describe upcoming milestone
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Amount Spent: $748.42
Amount Remaining: $851.58
Progress on Report and Webpage
Week 9 updated