Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Market research proved to be insightful. Over 150 responses to the survey we sent out to our network.
Even more bountiful troubleshooting of the controller.
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Tested the new integrated heat sinks against the old one. A vast improvement in almost every key area.
Troubleshooting the controller
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Alex - Assemble new cooling devices and integrate them in series. Run tests with the new Peltier plates and heat sinks.
Philip - Help Alex run tests after integrating new hardware.
Carlos - get the Bluetooth connection up and running with the IOS app. Miniaturization of the controller.
Nathan - continue market development.
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Dr. Suarez suggested a rectangular Peltier plate to increase surface area. We looked into options for this because we agree it could be more efficient. It's significantly more expensive, however, to purchase Peltier plates with similar efficiencies.
Gave more freedom to purchase what we need.
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Work on design rather than preliminary ways to get there. (5/14/20)
Since you have data, you have the capability to quantify your soft requirements of portability, (5/14/20)
Pay attention in the report in dealing with a non-mechanical space (5/14/20)
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Our vest was really impressive, especially with effective market analysis.
Risks and Areas of Concern
Reliability of Bluetooth connectivity.
Resources or Information Required but not Available
The 2 remaining integrated heat sinks should arrive at the end of the week.
Schedule
Excited to implement the two other cooling subsystems into the vest, once the heat sinks arrive at the end of this week.
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent $1,500
Remaining: $2,000
Progress on Report and Webpage
80% done with the report.
Made aesthetic and technical information improvements to the website.