Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Received quotes from companies to complete order of microphone package and data acquisition card- Sponsors have decided to no longer make these purchases and would like to seek out cheaper options with a different company
Completed CAD of mouse maze and received acrylic
Presented programming to sponsors to receive feedback and changes to make
Audio analysis completed in LabView and debugging video analysis in LabView
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Requested Finalized quotes (Phong)
Began work on programming (Sam/Sonya)
Order acrylic (Caren)
CAD mouse maze and handles for maze (Caren/Sonya)
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Complete and put together both video and audio parts in LabView- Monday 3/23 (and possibly later if there are problems with video portions): Sonya/Sam
Complete Y-Maze in both colors- Friday 3/18: Caren/Phong
Test audio files-Friday 3/27: Sam/Sonya
Complete research/ordering of materials for microphone/bat detector (with approval of sponsors- Friday 3/20-Monday2/23 All members
Purchase sensors- Friday 3/20: Phong
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Would like all analysis to be done in one single program: 3/13 (meeting)- In process (Sam/Sonya)
Incorporate time stamp in LabView for analysis purposes: 3/13 (meeting)- In process (Sam/Sonya)
Request more detailed quote from Avisoft Bioacoustic in order to finalize purchase: 3/13 (meeting)- Completed (Phong)
Add handles to door on Y-Maze for easy lifting- Completed 3/18 (Sonya)
Do not purchase microphone equipment from Avisoft Bioacoustic and pursue other cheaper options: 3/18 (email)- In process (All members)
Continue pushing and be more proactive as time is limited (it is ok to purchase cheaper equipment): 3/18 (email)- In process (All members)
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Do not be confusing (Sketch out drawings to show complete processes)- 3/12 (meeting: Dr. Delson): Completed and shown to Sponsors (3/13)
Make sure Sponsors are on the same page: 3/12 (meeting: Dr. Delson): Completed during Sponsor meeting (3/13)
Contact companies for more information about their products: 3/12 (meeting: Dr. Delson)- Completed (Throughout week 3)
Continue pursuit of microphones and continue doing research to confirm compatability: 3/17 (meeting: Mike)- Completed (week 3)
Ask students for help with LabView: 3/17 (meeting: Mike)- Incorporated into Design Proposal Presentation (3/19)
Develop a concise plan to continue moving forward (make sure everyone knows their designated tasks): 3/17 (meeting: Mike): Completed 3/18
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Risks and Areas of Concern
Microphone equipment: We are no longer using the equipment that we originally were pursuing as of 3/18
Must find and purchases other options and soon (time is running out)
LabView: Incorporating both audio and video (especially having difficulties with video)
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Must redo research on which microphones/bat detectors will work
Contact companies to determine compatibility and parts required for each device
Schedule
Must complete purchasing of equipment after not being able to purchase equipment from Avisoft Biacoustic as originally planed: Friday 3/20
Complete Y-Maze: Friday 3/20
Complete Programming (audio and video): Monday 3/23
Purchase Sensors: Friday 3/20
Update Gantt chart (included in Design Proposal Presentation 3/19)
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
$100 on acrylic for both mazes (clear and black)
Progress on Report and Webpage
Report writing to begin next week
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