Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Building a more finalized version of the prototyped vest
Optimizing the controller and the cooling system and organizing the placement of the components in the vest
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 - Helped specify measurements and asked outsourcers to help with welding together the heat sinks
Carlos - Get the Bluetooth connection up and running with the IOS app. Simplifying and miniaturizing the controller. Ordered a new microcontroller
Nathan - Getting embroidered logo for vest and improved app development and continued 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)
No meeting with the sponsor so no comments.
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Union Worker safety market can be considered (Steve) (5/21/20)
Figure out a contract manufacturer and delve into the supply chain to get cheaper pricing (Steve) (5/21/20)
Great job in focusing on the business aspect (Gillett) (5/21/20)
Ask open ended questions for surveying and market research (Steve) (5/21/20)
Look into this to learn more about marketing strategies https://www.talkingtohumans.com/ (Steve) (5/21/20)
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Since our team has outsourced a lot of our products, the cost of things has gone up and significant costs can go down (Philip) (5/21/20)
You can contact construction companies or other manual labor organization possibly in Arizona. Emailing around to various companies couldn’t hurt! Arizona just because its 100+ for a good portion of the year (Carly) (5/21/20)
Risks and Areas of Concern
Reliability of Bluetooth connectivity.
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
Expect to meet with Druann, a seamstress, in Irvine to sow the inner vest components and integrating the tubing and cooling system.
Make minor edits to the Gantt chart.
Work on the poster for the Final Presentation.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent: ~$100
Remaining: ~$1,900
Progress on Report and Webpage
85% done with the report.
Uploaded and updated progress reports and figures for the home page and the final design.